In a significant development, the Jharkhand Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested eight individuals, including five jawans of the Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB), in connection with a suspected paper leak during the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) recruitment exam held in September last year. The arrests were made on Monday.
Despite the arrests, the CID clarified that no direct or physical evidence has been found linking the original question papers to the alleged leak. According to the CID’s statement, the investigation revealed that a gang had collected money from candidates, promising to provide them with the exam’s question papers. This led to rumors and suspicions about a potential paper leak among the public.
The Jharkhand General Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination (JGGLCCE) took place on September 21 and 22, 2023, with over 3 lakh candidates appearing for it. Following the exam, a number of candidates began protesting, alleging widespread malpractices and irregularities during the recruitment process for junior-level government posts.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Kundan Kumar (alias Mantu), Robin Kumar, Akhilesh Kumar, Gaurav Kumar, and Abhilash Kumar— all jawans of the IRB— as well as Ram Niwas Rai (an Assam Rifles jawan), Niwas Kumar Rai (a Home Guard jawan), and Kaviraj (alias Motu). The investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to probe the case.
