Indian Politics
Jharkhand CID Raids 18 Locations Over JPSC Exam Irregularities Case
The Indian Express1h
THE BRIEF
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The Jharkhand CID conducted widespread raids across 18 locations on August 3, 2026, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in the JPSC recruitment exams.
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Former JPSC chief Khiangte was interrogated for seven hours, while investigators identified a government staffer accused in the scam who had previously cleared competitive exams like BARC and CRPF.
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The investigation follows intense student protests across the state, with the CID now scrutinizing the integrity of the entire examination process to identify the network behind the paper leaks.