Jharkhand CID Arrests Former JPSC Chairman L Khiangte Amid Student Protests

The Jharkhand Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested former JPSC Chairman L Khiangte on August 10, 2026, following intense student protests demanding the cancellation of state service exams.

The arrest comes after weeks of agitation where thousands of aspirants marched to the Assembly, alleging widespread paper leaks and corruption in the recruitment process.

The state government has initiated multiple rounds of talks with student leaders to address the crisis, as protesters continue to demand a complete overhaul of the JPSC examination system.