Archive · 23 Jul 2026
CID raids ex-JPSC chief's residence in exam irregularities probe
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Jharkhand police raided the residence of L. Khiangte, the former Chief Secretary and ex-Chairman of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), as part of an investigation into alleged irregularities in the 14th Combined Civil Services Examination.
The raid was conducted to examine documents and records related to the JPSC.
Earlier, the CID had registered a case and arrested five individuals, including JPSC officials and associates of the examination-conducting agency.
The controversy arose after the results of the examination were declared, with candidates alleging irregularities and lack of transparency.
The state government has postponed the main examination and other scheduled exams until further notice.
CID raided the residence of L. Khiangte, former JPSC Chairman, in Ranchi.
The raid was part of an investigation into alleged irregularities in the 14th Combined Civil Services Examination.
Five individuals, including JPSC officials and associates of the examination-conducting agency, were arrested.
The state government has postponed the main examination and other scheduled exams.
The investigation is examining the conduct of the examination, preparation of results, and management of digital data.
- Who
- CID of Jharkhand police, L. Khiangte, JPSC officials, accused individuals
- What
- Raids and investigations into exam irregularities
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Why
- Alleged irregularities in the 14th Combined Civil Services Examination
Government and Investigators
Accused Individuals
Investigation and Raids
Government and Investigators
The government and CID are conducting thorough investigations and raids to uncover irregularities in the examination process.
Accused Individuals
The accused individuals claim that the raids and investigations are unjustified and that they have been unfairly targeted.
Transparency and Accountability
Government and Investigators
The government emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in the examination process to maintain public trust.
Accused Individuals
The accused argue that the investigation lacks transparency and that their rights are being violated.
- Date of Raid
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Location of Raid
- Kanke Road residence of L. Khiangte, Ranchi
- Case Number
- 16/2026
- Number of Arrests
- 5
- Examination Affected
- 14th Combined Civil Services Examination
- Status of Main Examination
- Postponed until further orders
