Who was arrested in the Uttarakhand graduate exam paper leak case?
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Key Takeaways
- Suman's arrest highlights serious examination integrity issues.
- The CBI is investigating potential middlemen involved.
- Ongoing forensic analysis is crucial for gathering more evidence.
- Shock and outrage among genuine candidates are palpable.
- Authorities are committed to ensuring justice in this case.
Dehradun/New Delhi, Nov 28 (NationPress) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken a significant step in the ongoing Uttarakhand Graduate Level Examination paper leak scandal by apprehending Suman, an Assistant Professor at Shaheed Srimati Hansa Dhanai Rajkiya Mahavidyalaya in Agrora (Dhar Mandal), Tehri Garhwal. This arrest follows her direct involvement in this high-profile case.
The authorities detained Suman after they uncovered undeniable evidence tying her to two previously detained individuals: Mohd. Khalid, a candidate who participated in the exam, and his sister Sabiha, who served as an intermediary, according to the CBI.
The CBI assumed control of the investigation from the local police at the behest of the state government. Following the arrests of Mohd. Khalid and Sabiha, the agency secured their police custody, leading to the recovery of vital digital evidence from their mobile devices.
Forensic analysis of WhatsApp messages, timestamped images of the question paper taken inside the examination venue, and call logs indicated that Sabiha transmitted real-time images of the question paper to Suman while the exam was ongoing, as stated by the agency.
Suman quickly solved numerous questions and sent the answers back through the same communication chain to her brother, Mohd. Khalid, who was seated inside the examination center.
After a medical check-up, Suman is expected to be presented before the designated Special CBI Court in Dehradun on Saturday. The agency aims to request her police custody to confront her with the co-defendants and gather additional evidence, including financial transaction details.
The revelation of a current government college faculty member's involvement has caused a stir throughout the state, igniting outrage among thousands of genuine candidates who took the Graduate Level Examination for various Group-C positions.
Furthermore, the CBI has emphasized that the investigation is ongoing, with daily developments expected and the possibility of more arrests, including potential middlemen and beneficiaries.