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Four more arrested in Maharashtra drug inspector exam paper leak case
A special investigation team has arrested four additional suspects in connection with the unauthorized circulation of a confidential Maharashtra Public Service Commission drug inspector examination question paper. The arrests bring the total number of people detained in the case to 11.
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The Crime Branch arrested the four suspects on September 24 as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged leakage of the confidential examination paper. Investigators are probing accusations that the question paper was circulated without authorization for financial gain.
The MPSC drug inspector examination had been at the center of scrutiny following the discovery that the confidential materials had been improperly distributed. The special investigation team has been working to identify all individuals involved in the unauthorized circulation and to determine the extent of the breach.
With the latest arrests, the investigation has now resulted in detentions across an expanded network of suspected perpetrators. The Crime Branch said it is continuing its probe to gather additional evidence and identify any further individuals who may have been complicit in the matter.
The case highlights concerns about the security of confidential examination materials and has prompted scrutiny of protocols designed to protect the integrity of competitive examinations conducted by state authorities. Officials have not yet disclosed details about the charges against the accused or their alleged roles in the paper leak.