MPSC paper leak: Breakup turns ‘whistleblower’ into accused

According to the Crime Branch investigation, a 24-year-old man named Lokesh, also known as Gaurav Patil, became entangled in the Maharashtra Public Service Commission's (MPSC) drug inspector paper leak scandal. The source alleges that Patil received the leaked paper from his ex-girlfriend, Rutuja, before the March 22 examination.

After their breakup, police claim Patil approached the MPSC, fearing she would secure a government job if she became aware of the leak. The Crime Branch has arrested six individuals in the case, including three MPSC employees. One suspect, Amrut Patil, 55, allegedly contacted a middleman, Pravin Patil, 40, who had links to three MPSC employees who allegedly helped procure the question paper.

The girlfriend, Rutuja, reportedly secured the seventh rank in the recruitment examination after passing the paper to Patil via WhatsApp. Patil then claimed to the MPSC, alleging the exam paper had been leaked. Despite initially being labeled a whistleblower, Patil later attempted to retract his claim, saying he was confused about the exam process. The MPSC subsequently cancelled the examination and announced a fresh one will be held.