MPSC Paper Leak: 6 Arrested, Including 3 Officials

The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested six people, including three Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) officials, in connection with the alleged paper leak in the MPSC's Drug Inspector, Group-B examination. The accused have been identified as MPSC Under Secretary Abhijit Ganpatrao Lendwe, Assistant Room Officer Vishweshwar Dattatray Nakate, MPSC official Gopal Bhattu Marathe, Kaustilya Academy director Pravin Dilip Patil, Amrut Namdeo Patil, and Lokesh alias Gaurav Rajendra Patil.

According to police sources, MPSC official Vishweshwar Nakate was entrusted with the confidential 'superset' of questions prepared by experts for the Drug Inspector examination. Nakate allegedly typed 294 questions on his laptop, prepared a separate set, and returned the original confidential superset to its place. He then took a printout of the 294 questions and allegedly handed it over to Under Secretary Abhijit Lendwe in the MPSC office parking lot.

The question set allegedly passed through multiple intermediaries, including MPSC official Gopal Marathe, who was in contact with Pravin Patil, the director of a coaching institute in Nandurbar. Pravin Patil allegedly handed over the question set to Amrut Patil, the father of candidate Rutuja Patil, for Rs 5 lakh. Investigators have also found that Mayur Thakare allegedly played a role in connecting Amrut Patil with Pravin Patil.

The question set subsequently reached Rutuja Patil, who allegedly shared it with her then-boyfriend Gaurav Patil over WhatsApp. Police investigation has revealed that several questions from the confidential set of 294 questions appeared in the actual examination. All 100 questions in the Drug Inspector examination were allegedly selected from this 294-question superset.

According to the investigation, Rutuja allegedly received the question set on March 20, two days before the examination held on March 22. Police allege that she and her father were advised not to attempt all 100 questions correctly, as doing so could raise suspicion. Rutuja allegedly attempted 91 questions and correctly answered 77 of them.

The break-up between Rutuja and Gaurav Patil allegedly exposed the paper leak. The Crime Branch has arrested the six accused and is further investigating the case. The alleged paper leak has raised concerns about the integrity of the MPSC examination system.

The MPSC examination is a competitive exam that attracts thousands of candidates from across the state. The Drug Inspector, Group-B examination is a crucial exam for candidates seeking to join the state's health department. The alleged paper leak has raised questions about the fairness and transparency of the examination process.

The Mumbai Crime Branch has been investigating the case and has arrested the six accused. The police are further investigating the case to uncover the extent of the paper leak and to identify other accused. The case has been registered under the Indian Penal Code and the Maharashtra Public Service Commission Act.

The alleged paper leak has significant implications for the MPSC examination system. It raises concerns about the integrity of the examination process and the fairness of the selection process. The case is being closely monitored by the state government and the MPSC.

In conclusion, the alleged paper leak in the MPSC's Drug Inspector, Group-B examination has raised serious concerns about the integrity of the examination system. The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested six accused, including three MPSC officials, and is further investigating the case. The case has significant implications for the MPSC examination system and the state's health department.