Overview
- Candidates sat the offline Drug Inspector screening test on March 22 and opposition leaders say a 'guess paper' circulated on WhatsApp on March 20 matched about 80–90% of the questions.
- The Maharashtra Public Service Commission says it has found no internal proof of a leak and states one complainant later emailed a retraction while it compiled submitted chats and documents for police.
- The Mumbai Crime Branch’s Property Cell has opened a preliminary inquiry and summoned whistleblower Rishikesh Gangurde (Patil) to produce digital evidence and explain his claims.
- MPSC has put final recommendations and appointments for the 154 Group‑B Drug Inspector posts on hold pending the police verification and any subsequent forensic findings.
- Opposition leaders demand an independent forensic audit and CBI probe, Kautilya Academy has denied involvement, and the case adds to wider public concern over the integrity of high‑stakes competitive exams.