ED to investigate Odisha Police exam board officials in SI recruitment leak

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated a formal investigation into officials of the Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) concerning their alleged involvement in the leak of question papers for the 2024 sub-inspector recruitment examination. The federal agency's intervention signals a significant development in the ongoing case that has drawn widespread attention across the state.

The alleged paper leak during the SI recruitment process had prompted initial inquiries by state authorities. The involvement of the ED suggests potential financial irregularities or money laundering angles that may be connected to the examination breach, though specific details regarding the investigation's scope remain undisclosed.

The OPRB is responsible for conducting recruitment examinations for various police positions in Odisha. The leak incident had raised concerns about the integrity of the recruitment process and prompted calls for a comprehensive review of examination protocols and security measures implemented by the board.

Authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of specific OPRB officials under investigation or provided a timeline for the ED's inquiry. The development comes amid broader scrutiny of examination-related irregularities across India's public sector recruitment processes in recent years.