MPSC Drug Inspector Paper Leak Case: Candidate Rutuja Patil Allegedly Dumped Phone To Destroy Evidence, Claims Mumbai Crime Branch
Mumbai: The Mumbai crime branch probing the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) Drug Inspector recruitment examination paper leak, found that Candidate and accused Rutuja Patil allegedly threw away her mobile phone and SIM card in an attempt to destroy evidence. Patil Allegedly Gives Different Versions To Investigators According to investigators, Patil allegedly hatched a plan to mislead…
Mumbai: The Mumbai Crime Branch has uncovered evidence suggesting that MPSC Drug Inspector exam paper leak accused Rutuja Patil allegedly disposed of her mobile phone and SIM card to cover up her involvement. Patil allegedly presented conflicting stories to investigators, initially claiming she left the phone on a bus, then later alleging it had been washed away in the Ulhas River.
However, under questioning, she admitted to deliberately discarding the device. The Crime Branch subsequently searched the location she indicated, but the phone and SIM card remain missing. Additionally, investigators have recovered over 270 pages of WhatsApp messages between accused Lokesh (alias Gaurav Patil) and Patil, allegedly containing evidence of question-paper distribution.
The chats also mention another suspect, Mayur Thackeray. During her police custody, the Crime Branch is expected to focus on recovering the missing phone, SIM card and the original question papers, while confronting Patil with other arrested accused. Patil is currently in police custody until September 7, when she will be brought before the Esplanade Court.
The Mumbai Crime Branch is now investigating the leaked MPSC Drug Inspector examination question papers, the accused's alleged actions and the destruction of electronic evidence.
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