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MPSC Paper Leak Probe Examines Under Secretary Abhijit Lendhve’s Past
A test paper for an MPSC Drug Inspector examination was allegedly leaked.
Abhijit Lendhve, a government Under Secretary, has been named as an accused.
Investigators are checking his earlier work history.
He reportedly started as an Assistant Sub-Inspector in the police force.
He also trained with the Anti-Terrorism Squad.
Later, he took examinations for government positions, including Naib Tehsildar.
Investigators are studying how he eventually joined the state Secretariat.
Police have arrested 11 people and are examining his alleged links to the other accused.
Under Secretary Abhijit Lendhve has surfaced as an accused in the MPSC Group-B Drug Inspector examination paper leak case.
Investigators are examining Lendhve’s previous service with the Maharashtra Police State Intelligence Department.
Lendhve reportedly began his police career as an Assistant Sub-Inspector and trained with the Anti-Terrorism Squad.
Investigators are reviewing his progression from police service to Naib Tehsildar and later Under Secretary in the state Secretariat.
The Crime Branch has arrested 11 people, including candidates and intermediaries, in connection with the case.
- Who
- Under Secretary Abhijit Lendhve, candidates, intermediaries and other accused persons are involved in the investigation.
- What
- The Crime Branch is investigating an alleged leak of the MPSC Group-B Drug Inspector examination paper and Lendhve’s alleged role.
- Where
- The case concerns the Maharashtra Public Service Commission and Maharashtra government services; the report is datelined Mumbai.
- When
- The article does not specify when the alleged leak or arrests occurred.
- Why
- Investigators are examining the alleged paper leak, connections among the accused and Lendhve’s previous government service record.
Key facts
- Case
- MPSC Group-B Drug Inspector examination paper leak case
- Accused official
- Under Secretary Abhijit Lendhve
- Earlier service
- Maharashtra Police State Intelligence Department
- Police rank
- Assistant Sub-Inspector
- Training
- Attached to the Anti-Terrorism Squad office for training
- Arrests
- 11 accused arrested so far
- Investigating agency
- Crime Branch
Sources
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