Activists of Sambhaji Brigade blackened the face of Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) secretary, Jitendra Harpalkar, on Friday during protests against alleged paper leaks and exam irregularities in the state.
A third person filmed the entire incident. “If the MPSC chairman and secretary do not resign immediately, there is no doubt that the next target will be the MPSC chairman.
Speaking to Hindustan Times, MPSC chairperson Vivek Bhimanwar said three people have been arrested over the incident that took place in Navi Mumbai, and they would demand strict action. As per Navi Mumbai Police, the activists came on Thursday and requested a meeting with the MPSC secretary on Friday to “hand over documents”. Navi Mumbai police commissioner Milind Bharambe said a case was registered and the trio was subsequently arrested. Sambhaji Brigade stood firmly behind its state vice-president Annasaheb Sawant and Mumbai president Suhas Rane, who were involved in the protest action against Harpalkar,” said Shinde.
The incident against the MPSC secretary comes amid protests over the leak of the drug inspector examinations and other irregularities during the MPSC Main exams last year. On Thursday, two activists then came towards Harpalkar on the pretext of handing over a book and then threw black powder on him.
A statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) added that the investigation into the paper leak and other irregularities has not ended with the arrests.
