JPSC Paper Leak: Statewide student protests intensify in Jharkhand, 11 arrested by CID Jharkhand is witnessing massive statewide protests as thousands of students and job aspirants continue an indefinite sit-in and hunger strike against alleged paper leaks and recruitment irregularities in competitive examinations. The protest, being held at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi, has intensified following the resignation of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Chairman. The agitation was triggered by allegations of paper leaks, missing cut-off marks, and leaked OMR sheets in the 14th JPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination held in April. Students have also raised concerns over earlier irregularities in the JSSC-CGL and PGT recruitment examinations. Meanwhile, the Jharkhand CID has arrested 11 people in connection with the case. According to investigators, the accused were part of an organised syndicate that allegedly leaked examination questions through a compromised data processing firm. The CID claims the network operated as a ₹25-crore racket, charging candidates large sums of money in exchange for recruitment benefits. However, protesting students have rejected the CID investigation, calling it a "whitewash." They have warned of an Assembly Gherao if their demands are not addressed. The protesters are demanding that all investigations related to the JPSC and JSSC recruitment scams be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED). They have also sought the cancellation of the controversial 14th JPSC Preliminary Examination, the formation of an independent inquiry panel headed by retired High Court judges from outside Jharkhand, and systemic reforms, including a legally binding examination calendar to ensure timely recruitment. The students have further demanded political accountability, including the resignation of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, alleging moral responsibility for the repeated recruitment controversies.