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The Odisha Crime Branch on Sunday took two key accused in the OTET 2025 question paper leak case, including data entry operator Jitan Maharana and teacher Bijay Mishra, on a two-day remand, intensifying the investigation into one of the most serious exam integrity breaches in the state's recent history.

According to senior Crime Branch officials, Maharana and Mishra will be subjected to intense questioning to establish the financial transactions connected to the leak. Investigators are already scrutinising their bank records and are also looking for evidence of cash payments.

Officials have indicated that the duo may be brought ...