Former JPSC chairman L Khiangte arrested by CID over exam irregularities as student protests intensify
Khiangte was facing questions over the decision to appoint TDPL, a blacklisted company, to conduct the examination.
PTC News Desk: Former Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) chairman L Khiangte has been arrested by the state CID in connection with allegations surrounding the commission's 14th Civil Services Examination.
Khiangte was facing questions over the decision to appoint TDPL, a blacklisted company, to conduct the examination.
He, who also served as Jharkhand's former Chief Secretary, resigned as JPSC chairman on July 22, 2026. At the time, he said he was stepping down to ensure that the investigation could be carried out fairly.
Before his arrest, Khiangte was questioned several times by the state CID. The questioning reportedly lasted for several hours as investigators examined his alleged role in the examination-related irregularities.
The CID has now arrested the former JPSC chief as part of its ongoing investigation.
JSSC CGL Protest Intensifies in Jharkhand
The arrest comes amid large-scale protests by JSSC CGL aspirants across Jharkhand. Students in Ranchi, Hazaribagh, Dhanbad, Bokaro and other districts have been demanding transparency, accountability and an independent investigation into alleged irregularities in the recruitment process.
The protests have intensified over allegations of question paper leaks, leaked OMR sheets and manipulation in the evaluation process.
Although the state government has held discussions with the protesting students and opened channels for dialogue, it has not agreed to cancel the JSSC CGL examination. The issue has now become a major political and administrative controversy in the state.