Uttar Pradesh STF Cracks Down on Examination Paper Leak Gang

The Uttar Pradesh STF arrested six individuals involved in a statewide exam paper leak scandal, including a printing press employee. The arrests led to the cancellation of the UPPSC exam for review officers and assistant review officers conducted on February 11. The exam will be rescheduled within six months.

The Special Task Force (STF) of the Uttar Pradesh Police arrested six members of a gang, including a printing press employee, for leaking the examination paper for review officers and assistant review officers.

In a statement, the STF confirmed the arrests were made in Prayagraj. The leaked exam, conducted by UPPSC, was held on February 11 and canceled on March 2 following the breach.

The arrested individuals include Sunil Raghuvanshi, Subhash Prakash, Vishal Dubey, Sandeep Pandey, Amarjeet Sharma, and Vivek Upadhyay. Seizures included a laptop, six mobile phones, and five blank cheques. This follows ten previous arrests.

Charges have been filed under several sections of the Indian Penal Code and other relevant acts. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has mandated the exam be retaken within six months, assigning the STF to investigate the matter thoroughly.

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