The Jharkhand state CID arrested L Khiangte, the former chairman of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), on Monday [1].
The arrest follows a surge of public anger over the integrity of state recruitment processes. The unrest highlights systemic failures in examination security and the perceived corruption within the agencies responsible for civil service appointments.
Thousands of students [2] gathered in Ranchi to demonstrate against alleged irregularities in the JPSC and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) examinations. The protests reached a critical point on Monday, marking the 17th day [3] of continuous demonstrations [4].
Protesters marched toward the Jharkhand Assembly and the residence of Chief Minister Hemant Soren [5]. The demonstrations focused on allegations of a paper leak and the empanelment of TDPL, a company that students said had been black-listed [6].
Police responded to the crowds using lathicharges and water cannons to disperse the demonstrators [7]. The tension in the capital intensified as students attempted a "gherao" march to surround the Vidhan Sabha [8].
L Khiangte was taken into custody amid this volatility [9]. The state CID is investigating the role of the former chairman in the alleged recruitment irregularities and the security breach that led to the paper leak [10].
“The Jharkhand state CID arrested L Khiangte, the former chairman of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission”
The arrest of a high-ranking former official suggests that the state government is facing immense pressure to provide accountability for the alleged paper leak. By targeting the former JPSC chairman, authorities are signaling a crackdown on administrative negligence, though the use of force against students indicates a volatile security situation in Ranchi.
