Jharkhand recruitment scam: CID summons 3 JPSC members
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK Ranchi, August 8: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), probing alleged irregularities in Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) appointments,…
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Ranchi, August 8: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), probing alleged irregularities in Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) appointments, has summoned three serving members of the commission for questioning on Monday as part of its ongoing investigation.
The three members—Dr Ajita Bhattacharya, Dr Anima Hansda and Dr Jamal Ahmed—have been asked to appear before the investigating agency for interrogation.
The latest summons comes as the CID intensifies its investigation into alleged irregularities in JPSC appointments.
Earlier, the agency had questioned former JPSC Chairman L. Khiangte for several days after conducting searches at his residence and office. Khiangte subsequently resigned from his post.
So far, the CID has arrested 19 persons in connection with the alleged recruitment scam.
Members Appointed in 2021
The three JPSC members scheduled to be questioned were appointed on September 2, 2021, following a decision of the Jharkhand government taken in August that year.
Political Heat Over JPSC Row
The alleged recruitment irregularities have triggered widespread protests by job aspirants and students across Jharkhand. The issue has also disrupted proceedings in the ongoing Monsoon Session of the Jharkhand Assembly, with the Opposition repeatedly demanding action and forcing adjournments.
On Friday, students also staged a march to the Assembly seeking reforms in the recruitment process.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren has maintained that no one involved in the alleged irregularities will be spared and has said the investigating agency has been given a free hand to conduct a fair probe.
