Overview
- The Chief Minister’s Office said the central agency will take over to ensure a thorough investigation and exemplary action.
- Crime Branch officials have arrested about 123 people, including 114 aspirants, while alleged mastermind Sankar Prusty remains absconding and key aide Muna Mohanty is in custody.
- Police earlier intercepted three buses carrying 114 candidates to Vizianagaram for coaching on leaked questions, with hotel bookings traced for another batch in Digha.
- Investigators allege aspirants agreed to pay roughly Rs 25 lakh per seat, with Rs 10 lakh collected upfront and the balance after appointment.
- The exam for 933 SI posts, which drew around 1.53 lakh applicants, remains postponed as authorities examine vulnerabilities tied to outsourced conduct by ITI Limited and its subcontractors, and the state considers a permanent recruitment commission.