MPSC Assistant Section Officer Arrested in Drug Inspector Exam Paper Leak Case
The Mumbai Crime Branch's Special Investigation Team arrested Rohit Koltakke, a Maharashtra Public Service Commission Assistant Section Officer, in Navi Mumbai for allegedly obtaining the Drug Inspector recruitment exam question paper from MPSC Under Secretary Abhijit Lendwe for Rs 2.5 lakh. This arrest raises the total accused in the paper leak case to 13. The investigation centers on the March 22 exam, with authorities probing misuse of official positions and unauthorized circulation of confidential papers.
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 neutral (46/100). Lens Score 58/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–47/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 23 Oct, 02:43 pm. Other outlets followed.