Sun Sep 21 20:10:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
The Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UKSSSC) graduate-level exam has been compromised with leaked pages of the question paper. While police claim no organized gang is involved, Congress accuses the state government of failing to prevent paper leaks despite a stringent anti-cheating law. Several arrests have been made, including individuals allegedly luring aspirants with false promises, and a social activist is under suspicion for spreading unverified screenshots. The commission is conducting internal inquiries and seeking police investigation to identify the source of the leak and extent of the damage.
**News Article:**
**Uttarakhand Exam Paper Leak Sparks Political Firestorm, Investigation Underway**
*Dehradun, September 22, 2025* – A fresh controversy has erupted in Uttarakhand following the alleged leak of the UKSSSC graduate-level exam paper. While police investigations so far indicate no organized gang involvement, the incident has triggered a political backlash with the Congress party accusing the state government of failing to curb the persistent issue of paper leaks.
The UKSSSC chairman, Ganesh Singh Martolia, confirmed that three pages of the question paper were leaked from an exam center. Dehradun SSP Ajay Singh reported that the accused involved in sending photos of the leaked questions from a center have been identified, and strong evidence has been collected against them. Social activist Bobby Panwar is also under suspicion for allegedly circulating screenshots of the paper on social media without verification.
“This is not a case of full-fledged paper leak,” Martolia clarified, “though three pages of the question paper being leaked is a matter of concern.” The commission has initiated an internal inquiry to identify the compromised center and has requested a thorough probe by the Dehradun SSP and the Special Task Force.
Prior to this revelation, police arrested Hakam Singh and his associate Pankaj Gaur for allegedly luring aspirants with the promise of guaranteed success in exchange for ₹12 to 15 lakh. Singh had previously been arrested on similar charges.
Uttarakhand Congress president Karan Mahara has launched a scathing attack on the BJP government led by Pushkar Singh Dhami, stating, “This is another betrayal by the Dhami government for the state’s youth, who have been waiting for jobs for years.” Mahara pointed out that despite the enactment of a stringent anti-cheating law, the government has failed to prevent such incidents. He alleged that the “paper leak mafia” remains active in the state while the government remains “inactive,” vowing to fight for the interests of the youth.
The incident has raised serious questions about the integrity of the examination process and the effectiveness of the state’s anti-cheating measures. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to determine the extent of the leak and bring those responsible to justice.
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