Archive · 31 May 2025
UP RO/ARO Exam Paper Leak: Medical Worker Arrested for Fraud
A man named Kumar Abhinandan, who worked at a medical store, got arrested because he paid money to get the answers to a government exam.
He paid a doctor friend 1 lakh rupees, hoping to get the test questions early and get a job.
The exam was supposed to be in February, but it was cancelled because someone leaked the questions before the test.
When the news came out, he panicked and tried to hide.
The police are still looking into it, and more people might get arrested.
A medical store worker, Kumar Abhinandan, was arrested for involvement in the UP RO/ARO exam paper leak.
Abhinandan paid Rs 1 lakh for a leaked paper, hoping to secure a government job.
He was promised the leaked paper by a doctor for Rs 15 lakh.
The RO/ARO exam, held in February 2024, was cancelled due to the paper leak.
Abhinandan met co-accused in Bhopal to obtain the leaked question paper and answers.
- Who
- Kumar Abhinandan, a medical store worker, was arrested by the STF.
- What
- UP RO/ARO exam paper leak; medical store worker arrested for paying Rs 1 lakh for leaked paper.
- When
- The arrest occurred on May 29, after the exam paper leak in February 2024.
- Where
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Abhinandan sought to obtain the leaked exam paper to secure a government job.
Legal Consequences
Accused's Actions
Motivation
Legal Consequences
Abhinandan faces arrest and potential legal consequences under various sections of the IPC and the Uttar Pradesh Public Examinations Act.
Accused's Actions
Abhinandan sought an unfair advantage through illicit means by paying for the leaked paper.
- Accused
- Kumar Abhinandan
- Profession
- Medical store worker
- Payment
- Rs 1 lakh
- Offered Price
- Rs 15 lakh for leaked paper
- Exam
- UPPSC RO/ARO Preliminary Examination 2023
- Date of Exam
- February 11, 2024 (cancelled)
- Location of Meeting
- Hotel Kamal Palace, Bhopal