The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed chargesheet against 15 accused including then Assistant Sub Inspector of J&K Police; then Head Constable/ Constable of CRPF; then Sepoy of Army; Teacher and private persons etc in an ongoing investigation of a case related to irregularities in written examination of JE (Civil), Jal Shakti Department, J&K Government.
CBI had registered a case on 09.01.2023 on the request from Govt of J&K regarding irregularities in written examination of Junior Engineer (Civil), Jal Shakti Department, Govt of J&K conducted by J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB).
It was found during investigation that private person entered into conspiracy with other accused. In pursuance to the conspiracy, an employee of printing press, allegedly stole the question paper of JE (Civil) examination and handed over the same to the said private person. The private person contacted other accused to arrange/solicit candidates for sale of leaked question paper. It was further alleged that the candidates were taken to Panchkula in tempo travellers & taxi and provided leaked question papers in lieu of money.
The investigation was spread across several states involving analysis of voluminous technical data, Bank Accounts, Toll data and examination of more than 100 witnesses.
