CID flags mastermind of Jharkhand paper leak funded 5‑star hotel stay for exam firm directors

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Jharkhand has identified a direct financial link between the alleged mastermind of the recent paper‑leak scandal and the directors of the firm that conducts the state examinations. According to the department’s findings, the mastermind covered the cost of a stay at a five‑star hotel for the firm’s directors, a move that suggests a close association between the two parties.

Investigators said the hotel expense was paid shortly before the leak was discovered, raising questions about the motive and the extent of collusion. The CID has flagged this transaction as evidence of “close ties” that could have facilitated the breach of exam security.

The probe is ongoing, and authorities have not disclosed the names of the individuals involved pending further verification. The department has warned that any attempts to obstruct the investigation will be met with strict legal action.

The incident has reignited concerns over the integrity of state‑run examinations and prompted calls for stricter oversight of private firms handling exam logistics.