Jharkhand CID raids multiple locations to execute warrants against 7 over JPSC exam 'irregularities'
The Jharkhand CID on Thursday conducted raids at multiple locations in the state to execute arrest warrants against seven accused in connection with alleged irregularities in various competitive examinations conducted by the JPSC, an official statement said.
The wanted accused include Aditya Pandey and Pawan Kumar Singh from Ranchi district; Ravishankar Kumar and Santosh Kumar Singh from Palamu district; Sanand Prakash from Bokaro; Lalu Kumar Yadav from Hazaribag; and Saurav Kumar Pandey from Giridih, the statement said.
"The raids were conducted at multiple locations in the state in search of the accused. However, no arrests have been made so far," a CID official told PTI.
A team formed by the CID has started matching and scrutinising OMR carbon copies received during the investigation for evidence collection, the statement said.
Investigation is underway, and further legal action will be taken based on evidence, it added.
The CID has so far arrested 20 people, including former JPSC chairman L Khiangte, in connection with the case.
The agency arrested the former JPSC chairman on August 10.
The 1988-batch IAS officer, who was appointed JPSC chairman in February last year after retiring as chief secretary, had tendered his resignation on July 22.
Khiangte had been questioned four times since July 28.
He resigned as JPSC chairperson a day before the CID searched multiple locations, including his official residence, in connection with the alleged irregularities.
On August 9, all three JPSC members -- Ajeeta Bhattacharya, Anima Hansda and Jamal Ahmad -- resigned.
The development came after the CID summoned the three members for questioning.
Ajeeta Bhattacharya, wife of JMM leader Supriyo Bhattacharya, was questioned on August 10, while Jamal Ahmad was questioned by the CID on August 12. Anima Hasnda is scheduled to appear before the agency on Friday.
The three were appointed as JPSC members in September 2021.