APPSC paper leak case: CBI files charge sheet against eight accused

CBI registered a case on October 26 at the request of the Arunachal Pradesh government and further notification from the Centre transferring the investigation of a case lodged in the Itanagar police station on September 10

Published on: Dec 10, 2022, 13:05:07 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a charge sheet against eight accused in the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) alleged paper leak case, said a release by the agency on Friday.

The case was registered against a private person of a coaching institute at Itanagar (Representative Photo)

The charge sheet was filed in the court of a special judge at Yupia in Arunachal Pradesh in connection with the investigation of the alleged leakage of the question paper of the examination conducted by APPSC for the post of assistant engineer (civil).

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CBI registered a case on October 26 at the request of the Arunachal Pradesh government and further notification from the Centre transferring the investigation of a case lodged in the Itanagar police station on September 10.

“The said case was registered against a private person of a coaching institute at Itanagar and unknown officials of APPSC on the complaint related to the allegations of question paper leak before written examination for recruitment to the post of assistant engineer (civil) conducted by APPSC on August 26 and 27 this year,” said the CBI in its release.

“The complainant, candidate for the exam, had alleged that the accused (a teacher of the institute) was in possession of questions for the said examination disclosing leakage of paper by him in connivance with unknown officials of APPSC,” it added.

According to the release, searches were earlier conducted last month at around 16 different places in Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh which resulted in the recovery of incriminating documents, articles including fake, counterfeit stamps of the executive magistrate of Arunachal Pradesh, executive engineer, State Bank of India (SBI), hard discs and pen drives.

Further investigation into the case is underway.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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