SI Recruitment 2021 Paper Leak: Assistant Professor With Rs 25,000 Reward, Accused of Solving Paper for Jagdish Bishnoi Gang, Arrested; 157 Accused Caught So Far
The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Rajasthan Police has arrested Manohar Lal Manju in the Sub Inspector (SI) Recruitment Exam-2021 paper leak case. He is alleged to have solved the leaked question paper before the exam for Jagdish Bishnoi, the kingpin of the paper leak gang. As per SOG ADG Vishal Bansal, a reward of Rs 25,000 had been announced on the accused, who had been absconding for a long time. A resident of Gayanon ki Dhani in Jalore, Manju is described as an Assistant Professor of Public Administration at Seth Mangalchand Government College, Abu Road (Sirohi).
What Is the Case
- Papers of both shifts of the SI Combined Competitive Recruitment Exam-2021 were leaked before the exam; the exam was held on 14 September 2021.
- As per SOG, the Jagdish Bishnoi gang got the leaked papers to a flat in Rangoli Garden, Jaipur, where the accused solved them along with other paper solvers.
- The solved papers were allegedly sent to candidates through WhatsApp, due to which candidates were selected through unfair means, as per the allegation.
Status of the Arrest
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Accused | Manohar Lal Manju (about 36 years) |
| Residence | Gayanon ki Dhani, Jalore |
| Post | Assistant Professor (Public Administration), Seth Mangalchand Govt College, Abu Road |
| Reward | ₹25,000 |
| Court action | Permanent warrant issued on 22 April 2025 |
| Remand | On police remand till 28 October |
| Arrested in the case so far | 157 accused (as per SOG) |
What Matters for Recruitment Candidates
- The investigation into the paper leak is continuing and SOG is making new arrests.
- Take correct information on recruitment exams only from the official website of the Commission/Board; beware of agents claiming to provide papers or jobs.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who was arrested?
Manohar Lal Manju, an assistant professor at a government college in Abu Road, in the SI Recruitment-2021 paper leak case.
How much was the reward?
Rs 25,000.
How many accused have been caught so far?
157, as per SOG.
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