What evidence did NTA cite for Telegram being used by cheating rackets?

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NTA did not cite specific evidence in its statement for Telegram being used by cheating rackets.

NTA said the Telegram access restriction and the restriction on message-editing were taken “in the interest of public order,” and that they were in response to the “organised use of the platform by cheating rackets to defraud candidates.” However, the information provided does not include named investigations, reports, intercepted communications, or case details showing what proof NTA relied on for that claim.
NTA’s stated reason focused on “public order” and alleged organised cheating
NTA’s statement framed the Telegram measures as actions taken “in the interest of public order.” It also characterised the platform’s use as “organised” by cheating rackets to defraud candidates, but it did not lay out supporting findings within the details provided.
No specific proof was included about Telegram channels being used
The available account notes that allegations from the previous month included claims the leaked question paper had been circulated through Telegram channels. Even so, it does not provide concrete evidence such as investigation outcomes, documented Telegram-based distribution steps, or specific materials NTA referenced.
Other factual claims in the coverage did not name Telegram evidence
The coverage mentions arrests by India’s Central Bureau of Investigation of a “kingpin” alleged to be behind the leak, and it also describes steps like a website for reporting suspicious claims related to the NEET exam. Those elements are not presented with specific links showing what evidence connected Telegram use to the cheating rackets in NTA’s statement.
Telegram’s founder denied wrongdoing by “insiders” and suggested the ban missed targets
Telegram founder Pavel Durov said the ban “hasn’t stopped anything” and “punishes” ordinary users rather than “the insiders who leaked the exam materials.” He added that “The leaks just moved to other apps,” but this is not presented as NTA’s cited evidence for why Telegram itself was used by cheating rackets.

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