MPSC cancels Drug Inspector recruitment following paper leak arrests

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The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has cancelled the recruitment process for Drug Inspector (Group-B) positions in the Food and Drug Administration Department following a major paper leak scandal. The decision follows a preliminary investigation by the Mumbai Crime Branch, which found that question papers for the March 22 screening exam were illegally accessed and circulated before the test.

Authorities have arrested six individuals, including three MPSC officials: Assistant Section Officers Vishweshwar Dattatraya Nakate and Gopal Bhattu Marathe, and Under Secretary Abhijit Ganpatrao Lendwe. Other detainees include Pravin Dilip Patil, director of Kautilya Academy, and alleged conspirators Amrut Namdeo Patil and Lokesh (alias Gaurav) Rajendra Patil. Investigations revealed a complex scheme involving a teacher from Nandurbar, Amrut Patil, who allegedly orchestrated the leak to benefit his daughter, Rutuja Patil, who subsequently topped the merit list.

In a dramatic turn, Lokesh, who initially acted as a whistleblower by reporting the leak to the MPSC, was identified by police as a participant in the conspiracy. He allegedly received the leaked paper from his ex-girlfriend, Rutuja, and reported the matter only after their relationship ended. The MPSC has announced it will conduct a fresh examination for the posts, and candidates will not be required to re-apply or pay additional fees.

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Amrut Patil · Food and Drug Administration · Maharashtra · Maharashtra Public Service Commission · Mumbai Crime Branch · Mumbai Police · Rohit Pawar

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[○ 1 SOURCE] MLA Rohit Pawar alleged that question papers were being sold to candidates for 40 lakh rupees each through a network of agents. navbharatlive.com
[● 7 SOURCES] The Mumbai Crime Branch arrested six individuals in connection with the MPSC paper leak. hindikhabar.com · navbharatlive.com · desitalkchicago.com · kalingatv.com · www.newindianexpress.com · +1 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Amrut Patil, an award-winning teacher from Nandurbar district, is identified as a mastermind in the leak.
[● 5 SOURCES] The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has cancelled the Drug Inspector Group-B recruitment process and will conduct a re-examination. navbharatlive.com · desitalkchicago.com · english.publictv.in · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.timesnownews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A deal was allegedly made to purchase the paper for 12 lakh rupees, including a 5 lakh rupee advance.
[● 4 SOURCES] Three MPSC officials, including Vishweshwar Nakte, Gopal Marathe, and Abhijit Lendve, are under investigation and were among those arrested. hindikhabar.com · kalingatv.com · www.newindianexpress.com