MPSC Drug Inspector Paper Leak Case: Custody Extended, Under Secretary's Role Investigated
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) Drug Inspector exam paper leak case involves the arrest of 11 individuals, including candidates and intermediaries. Four accused remain in police custody as investigations continue to recover destroyed mobile phones and trace financial transactions. Under Secretary Abhijit Lendhve, alleged mastermind, previously served in Maharashtra Police's State Intelligence Department and Anti-Terrorism Squad. Authorities are examining his career progression and role in the leak, while probing connections among beneficiaries and intermediaries.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (28/100). Lens Score 69/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 28 Sept, 08:32 pm. Other outlets followed.