Raipur police have made fresh arrests in the Class 12 board Hindi question paper leak case, deepening the investigation into what officials describe as a wider network of academic malpractice. A physical training instructor (PTI) teacher from Bemetara district has been arrested along with another accused after revelations that the paper was sold for ₹3,000 to a political student leader.

The case, initially registered on March 17, 2026, after a complaint from the state education board, has now expanded to include scrutiny of examination centre officials and administrative staff. Police said the investigation is ongoing and more arrests are likely.

PTI Teacher Under Scanner

According to Raipur Kotwali police, the PTI teacher, identified as Jawahar Lal Kurre from a government higher secondary school in Bemetara’s Boratra village, allegedly prepared a handwritten version of the leaked question paper. Officials said the handwritten document was then passed on to NSUI leader Venu Kumar Janghel, who is now considered the alleged mastermind in the case. Police further stated that the paper was exchanged for ₹3,000, raising concerns over internal security lapses within the examination system.

Arrests Expand Investigation Scope

Along with the PTI teacher, another accused identified as Vikas Sen has also been arrested. Both are currently being interrogated to determine the full chain of transmission of the leaked paper. Investigators believe the leak was not an isolated incident but part of a coordinated effort involving multiple individuals connected to the examination process. Police sources said the role of additional individuals is under review, and further arrests cannot be ruled out.

NSUI Leader Named Mastermind

During interrogation, NSUI leader Venu Kumar Janghel allegedly admitted that he received the handwritten paper from the PTI teacher. Police described him as the central figure in the leak network. Officials said that the accused was present during the exchange of the question paper along with others involved in the case. The development has intensified political and administrative scrutiny around the incident, although no official political link has been formally established in the investigation so far.

Examination Officials Under Probe

As the investigation deepened, authorities also began examining the role of the examination centre in-charge and the exam controller in Bemetara district. Police said preliminary findings indicate possible negligence and procedural lapses in handling confidential examination material. Officials are now verifying whether internal staff had any direct or indirect involvement in the leak or failed to maintain required security protocols.

How Paper Was Circulated

According to police, the initial complaint was filed after reports surfaced that the Hindi question paper had been circulated on social media platforms before the scheduled examination. Investigators said the paper first appeared on Telegram groups on the night of March 13, 2026, nearly 10 hours before the exam. The leaked document, reportedly handwritten, was shared as an image and quickly spread across multiple online groups, reaching thousands of students within minutes. Officials said the rapid circulation raised serious concerns about digital misuse of examination material.

Social Media Spread Under Lens

Police sources said the leaked paper contained questions that closely resembled the actual examination format, increasing suspicion among officials and students. The image was reportedly shared widely across Telegram channels and later circulated on other social media platforms, reaching an estimated large number of users within a short span of time. Authorities are now investigating the origin of the digital leak and identifying the individuals responsible for uploading and distributing the content online.

Wider Administrative Action Expected

With the involvement of multiple individuals now confirmed, the education department and police are jointly reviewing systemic loopholes in the examination process. Officials said disciplinary action may also be initiated against those found responsible for negligence or procedural failure. Police ACP Deepak Mishra said the investigation is active and more people are likely to be questioned in the coming days as the network behind the leak is being mapped. The case has become a major point of concern in Chhattisgarh’s education system, raising questions about exam security, internal monitoring, and accountability.