Jharkhand CID Arrests 5 More in JPSC Scam; Total Count Reaches 19

The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Jharkhand has arrested five more individuals in connection with alleged irregularities in Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations, bringing the total number of arrests to 19. A Special Investigation Team is leading the probe, examining digital records, application logs, and related documentation.

Chief Minister Hemant Soren met Governor Santosh Gangwar on August 5 and briefed him on the alleged irregularities in JPSC and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) examinations, as well as ongoing protests by aspirants in Ranchi. The Governor stressed the need for transparency in the exam process to maintain public trust.

CM Soren assured the Governor that the state government is committed to justice for students and open to dialogue with protesting aspirants, pledging to consider their demands seriously.