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Teen Amputates Foot for NEET Disability Quota; Investigation Launched

1/25/2026

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Suraj Bhaskar, a 20-year-old medical aspirant in Uttar Pradesh, amputated his foot to qualify for a disability quota after failing NEET twice.
Police investigated the claim of an attack and found inconsistencies in Suraj Bhaskar's account.
A diary entry reportedly shows his goal to become an MBBS doctor by 2026, implying motive.
Authorities are exploring legal action for fabricating the incident, and Suraj Bhaskar remains in a private hospital.

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Story summary

Suraj Bhaskar, a 20-year-old medical aspirant in Uttar Pradesh, amputated his foot to qualify for a disability quota after failing NEET twice.
Police investigated the claim of an attack and found inconsistencies in Suraj Bhaskar's account.
A diary entry reportedly shows his goal to become an MBBS doctor by 2026, implying motive.
Authorities are exploring legal action for fabricating the incident, and Suraj Bhaskar remains in a private hospital.