Jharkhand CID arrests former JPSC chairman L Khiangte over exam irregularities
The Jharkhand Criminal Investigation Department has arrested former Jharkhand Public Service Commission chairman L Khiangte in connection with alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations. The arrest follows ongoing student protests across the state demanding transparency and an independent investigation into the recruitment process. Authorities have deployed security forces and imposed prohibitory orders as demonstrators marched toward the state assembly to voice their grievances.
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What Happened
The Jharkhand Criminal Investigation Department arrested former Jharkhand Public Service Commission chairman L Khiangte on Sunday. The arrest follows a series of investigations into alleged irregularities within state recruitment examinations, including the controversial awarding of contracts to a blacklisted firm. L Khiangte had previously resigned from his position on July 22, following which he was subjected to multiple rounds of questioning by state investigators.
The arrest coincides with widespread student protests that have entered their 17th day across districts including Ranchi, Hazaribagh, Dhanbad, and Bokaro. Demonstrators are demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation probe or an inquiry led by a retired judge. In response to the unrest, police have utilized water cannons and baton charges against protesters who breached security barricades during a march toward the state assembly.
Key Facts
- L Khiangte is the former chairman of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission.Source not recorded
- The Jharkhand CID has arrested 20 individuals in connection with the exam irregularities case.Source not recorded
- L Khiangte resigned from his post on July 22.Source not recorded
- Protesters are demanding an independent investigation into the recruitment process.Source not recorded
- Demonstrations have taken place in multiple districts including Ranchi and Bokaro.Source not recorded
- Police used water cannons and baton charges to disperse protesters near the state assembly.Source not recorded
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- TOIThe Times of IndiaEx-JPSC chairperson arrested amid student protests over alleged irregularities
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