Uttarakhand SSC Paper Leak 2025: CM Dhami Orders CBI Investigation Amid Student Protests

Students have protested in Dehradun and other parts of the state demanding cancellation of the exam, a CBI inquiry, and strict punishment for those involved.

Uttarakhand SSC Paper Leak

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced that the state government will hand over the Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UKSSSC) paper leak case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for further investigation.

Chief Minister Dhami's assurance comes after days of protests by students in the state capital demanding an impartial investigation into irregularities in the graduate-level recruitment exam held on September 21.

Addressing the protesting students, Dhami said the government would not allow any irregularities in the recruitment exams. He said, "The SIT is already investigating, but respecting your demand, we are recommending a CBI investigation. Strict action will be taken under the Anti-Copying Act 2023." This statement came after eight consecutive days of protests in Dehradun and other districts.

Several arrests have been made in the case. The alleged mastermind, Khalid Malik, has been detained along with his sister, Sabia. Authorities have also arrested Hakam Singh Rawat and his other associates, who were previously involved in the 2021 paper leak. Investigators revealed that three pages of the exam were leaked before the exam and circulated on social media.

Students have protested in Dehradun and other parts of the state demanding the cancellation of the exam, a CBI investigation, and severe punishment for those involved.

Meanwhile, two police officers and an assistant professor posted at an examination center in Haridwar have been suspended for allegedly helping candidates with leaked questions.

Similar cases of paper leaks were reported in 2021 and 2023, tarnishing the credibility of recruitment exams in the state.

Although the Chief Minister's announcement of a CBI inquiry has somewhat eased tensions, candidates are still demanding the cancellation of the exam.