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MPSC Paper Leak: 7 Accused Sent To Judicial Custody

7 accused in MPSC paper leak case remanded to judicial custody. Crime Branch probe continues.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
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City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Mon, 07 September 2026 at 03:42 pm
MPSC Paper Leak: 7 Accused Sent To Judicial Custody

A Mumbai court has remanded all seven accused in the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) Drug Inspector recruitment examination paper leak case to judicial custody until September 21.

The accused had completed 12 days of police custody, during which the Crime Branch investigated their alleged roles in the paper leak conspiracy.

The seven accused include three MPSC officials, Pravin Patil, director of Kautilya Academy, Amrit Patil, father of accused Rutuja Patil, and Lokesh alias Gaurav Patil. Rutuja Patil, who was allegedly wanted in the case, was arrested on September 2, bringing the total number of accused to seven.

The Crime Branch had arrested the initial six accused on August 26, and subsequently, Rutuja Patil was arrested. The investigating agency produced all seven accused before the court, which remanded them to judicial custody.

The MPSC Drug Inspector recruitment examination paper leak case has sparked widespread outrage, with many aspirants protesting against the alleged leak. The case is being investigated by the Crime Branch, which is probing the alleged circulation of the examination question paper and the suspected involvement of others in the conspiracy.

The MPSC is responsible for conducting recruitment examinations for various government posts in Maharashtra, including the Drug Inspector position. The paper leak case has raised concerns about the integrity of the recruitment process and the need for stricter measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

The investigation into the paper leak case is ongoing, and the Crime Branch is likely to file a chargesheet in the coming weeks. The accused will remain in judicial custody until September 21, when they will be produced before the court again.

The case has significant implications for the recruitment process in Maharashtra and highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in government examinations. The MPSC and the state government will need to take measures to restore the credibility of the recruitment process and prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.

In conclusion, the remand of the seven accused to judicial custody marks a significant development in the MPSC paper leak case. The ongoing investigation and the subsequent court proceedings will be closely watched, as they will have a bearing on the recruitment process in Maharashtra and the measures taken to prevent such incidents in the future.

Frequently asked questions

What is the MPSC paper leak case about?

The MPSC paper leak case refers to the alleged circulation of the MPSC Drug Inspector recruitment examination question paper, which has sparked widespread outrage and is being investigated by the Crime Branch.

How many accused are in judicial custody?

All seven accused in the MPSC paper leak case have been remanded to judicial custody until September 21.

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