The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR in connection with the alleged question paper leak of the assistant engineer exam conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission on August 26 and 27. 

It is learnt that the CBI has carried out the formalities of taking over the investigation from the vigilance department’s Special Investigation Cell (SIC).

In a press briefing on Thursday, SIC SP Anant Mittal informed that the SIC is in the process of handing over the evidence.

The SP informed that the process is taking so long because the documents seized are voluminous since there is a large number of documents and evidence. They also  have digital evidence, which they have coordinated with the CBI for examination in its forensic laboratory, which is the best in India, the SP added.

Highlighting the status of the case, the SP informed that one more candidate is on the run, avoiding SIC arrest, as he has got protection from the high court.

The SP said that one Jobomchang Mengu, of Pasighat (East Siang), who has been named as one of the brokers, is also absconding.

Preliminary investigation has revealed the role of a deputy secretary of the commission in the question paper leak.

On September 10, the Arunachal Pradesh police registered an FIR against Akhilesh Yadav, a teacher at a coaching centre, Jeju Institute, in Itanagar, and unidentified officials of the public service commission in the alleged leakage of the question paper for the recruitment of assistant engineers (civil).

The FIR was re-registered by the CBI in accordance with the laid down procedure.

After registering the FIR, the state police had arrested Taket Jerang, Deputy Secretary, APPSC, in connection with the case on the allegation that he had made crores of rupees by leaking not only the examination for the assistant engineer but also earlier papers. 

“Jerang’s role is under scanner and the agency will seek court’s permission to question him in the prison where he is lodged under judicial custody,” the official said.

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