Jharkhand CID arrests ex-JPSC chairperson over alleged irregularities in recruitment exams
The arrest comes a day after all three JPSC members resigned amid massive protests by aspirants over alleged irregularities in recruitment tests conducted by the agency
Jharkhand CID announced on Monday (August 10, 2026) the arrest of former JPSC chairperson L. Khiangte in connection with alleged irregularities during recruitment exams. Khiangte, who served as JPSC chairperson since February after retiring as chief secretary, tendered his resignation the following day. CID investigators are currently conducting raids at the JSSC office related to the recruitment exam irregularities.
Additional Director General of CID, Manoj Kaushik, confirmed the arrest to PTI. Khiangte had previously been questioned four times since July 28. The arrest follows the resignation of all three JPSC members amidst protests from aspirants over the irregularities in the recruitment tests conducted by the agency. Khiangte's arrest brings the total number of arrests by CID in this case to 20.
Khiangte resigned as JPSC chairperson the day before CID's search operation at multiple locations, including his official residence, in connection with the alleged irregularities. He claimed he voluntarily chose to resign to ensure an impartial investigation into the matter.
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