MPSC Cancels Drug Inspector Exam After Paper Leak; Seven Arrested Including Candidate
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) cancelled the 2026 Drug Inspector examination after a paper leak involving 77 of 294 questions. Seven accused, including three MPSC officials, a coaching institute director, and candidate Rutuja Patil, were arrested. Investigations revealed a network involving leaked questions obtained through MPSC staff and intermediaries. Police are examining financial records and digital evidence, seeking further custody for interrogation. A fresh exam is planned to ensure fairness for all candidates.
First-hand measurement across 6 sources
We measured how 6 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (43/100). Lens Score 56/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, freepressjournal, news18, freepressjournal, timesnow, indiatvnews. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatvnews broke this story on 1 Sept, 11:28 am. Other outlets followed.