Arunachal public recruitment body chief resigns on moral ground after paper leak

Nine people have been arrested by the police in connection with the leak of a question paper of the APPSC recruitment exam

Published on: Oct 14, 2022, 23:33:37 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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GUWAHATI: Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) chairman Nipo Nabam resigned on Friday, nearly one-and-half months after the question paper of the written examination (mains) for the post of assistant engineer (civil) held by the commission on August 27 and August 28 was leaked.

Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) chairman Nipo Nabam (Photo: appsc.gov.in)

In a letter addressed to Governor Brig. BD Mishra (retd), Nipo Nabam termed the paper leak as an “unpleasant fiasco” perpetrated by an officer of the commission.

“I being the head of the commission feel it prudent and rationale to put in my papers on moral ground,” Nabam said in his letter requesting that his resignation may be accepted.

Nine people have been arrested by the police in connection with the leak of a question paper of the recruitment exam.

In September, the state government said it will hand over the investigation of the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) “for free, fair, impartial and swift investigation”. Earlier this week, the government made another request to the Centre for a CBI probe.

APPSC had also decided to cancel all upcoming examinations for recruitment into various government departments till further notice.

On Wednesday, the state government suspended APPSC secretary Jayanta Kumar Ray and joint secretary and controller of examination Suraj Gurung in connection with the case.

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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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