Ranchi: Authorities in Jharkhand detained more than 100 individuals on Sunday following reports of a suspected paper leak ahead of the Excise constable recruitment examination.
Acting on specific intelligence, police raided a building in the Rangamati area under the Tamar police station jurisdiction. They discovered candidates allegedly preparing for the exam using leaked materials. During the operation, officers seized mobile phones, documents, and other suspicious items for forensic scrutiny.
Investigation and Police Action
The police currently hold all detainees at the Tamar police station for questioning. While the investigation remains ongoing, officials suspect an organized racket or a broader conspiracy.
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Evidence Scrutiny: Investigators are analyzing the recovered electronic devices and documents to verify their authenticity.
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No Official Confirmation: Authorities clarified that they have not yet officially confirmed whether the material in question matches the actual examination paper.
Examination Oversight and Security
The recruitment drive continues across the state today, April 12, with the following logistics:
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Scale: 1.48 lakh candidates are competing for 583 posts.
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Locations: 370 centers have been established across eight districts.
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Vigilance: On the orders of SSP Prabhat Kumar, police conducted late-night raids on Saturday at hotels, lodges, and dharamshalas to verify guest identities.
“The administration will take stringent action against any individual found involved in malpractice,” officials warned, reiterating a strict ban on all electronic gadgets inside exam halls.
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