In a dramatic pre-dawn operation, Jharkhand Police detained more than 100 individuals in Ranchi’s Tamad region amid fears of a question paper leak for the Excise Constable exam. The candidates were reportedly cramming from purportedly leaked papers in a Rangmati building, prompting a swift raid that yielded phones, papers, and incriminating items.
Acting on specific intelligence, Tamad police station teams stormed the site late Saturday. The suspects, now in custody for interrogation, face probes into potential organized rackets behind the alleged breach. While leak confirmation awaits forensic checks, the episode has rattled authorities overseeing the massive recruitment test.
Covering 583 posts, the competitive exam involves 1.48 lakh physically qualified hopefuls at 370 venues spanning eight districts. Parallel vigilance drives in Dhanbad saw police combing accommodations, cross-verifying IDs, and issuing stern warnings to proprietors. No stone is left unturned to prevent cheating.
Exam protocols ban all electronic gadgets, emphasizing a level playing field. District administrations appealed for cooperation, vowing zero tolerance for foul play. This crackdown highlights systemic vulnerabilities in India’s exam ecosystem, where leaks erode merit-based opportunities.
As the April 12 showdown approaches, enhanced security measures signal a robust response to safeguard integrity, restoring confidence among lakhs of aspirants dreaming of government service.
