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CBI seeks arrest warrants for 21 Accused in 1st JPSC job scam

THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK   Ranchi, March 1: In a significant development in the first appointment scam of the Jharkhand Public Service…

CBI seeks arrest warrants for 21 Accused in 1st JPSC job scam

THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK

 

Ranchi, March 1: In a significant development in the first appointment scam of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has requested arrest warrants for 21 accused individuals. CBI officials handling the investigation have filed an application in court, urging prompt action.

Following the filing of the charge sheet by the CBI, the arrest of the accused is now deemed imminent.

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Once the court issues the warrants, high-ranking officials and political leaders involved in the scam could face legal consequences. The ongoing investigation has uncovered the participation of several influential figures, including top bureaucrats and politicians.

The CBI’s inquiry is in its final phase, with preparations for immediate action underway. If the court approves the warrants, the CBI is expected to apprehend the 21 accused individuals soon.

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This scam has sparked major concerns about the transparency and integrity of the administrative recruitment process in Jharkhand.

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