Giridih, August 18, 2026: The CID investigation into alleged irregularities in Jharkhand’s JPSC and JSSC examinations has extended to Giridih, where local police detained the brother and sister-in-law of Abhay Tiwari for questioning.
The two were taken to the police station following directions from the CID and are being questioned about alleged links to Tiwari’s network and suspected financial transactions connected with the examination irregularities.
The action comes after investigators reportedly obtained leads concerning the network and financial dealings under investigation. Police and the CID are seeking information about Tiwari’s contacts and the movement of money allegedly associated with the examination case.
Investigation widens beyond key accused
The Giridih action follows the arrest of Tej Narayan Pandit, identified in the source as a Block Supply Officer from Pathalgadda in Chatra district.
Investigators are examining the roles of people allegedly connected to the wider network. The questioning of Tiwari’s relatives could lead investigators to other individuals or provide further information about the suspected operation, although no additional names or findings have been established in the supplied material.
The detention of the two relatives does not by itself establish their involvement in any wrongdoing. Their role, if any, will depend on the findings of the investigation.
Abhay Tiwari’s statement cited in investigation
The source states that Abhay Tiwari admitted to irregularities in the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission’s Post Graduate Trained Teacher Competitive Examination (PGTTCE).
According to the source, Tiwari told the CID that irregularities had occurred in the computer-based recruitment examination conducted for 3,120 postgraduate teacher posts.
The CID’s investigation into the examination-related allegations is continuing.
