Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Baghel’s OSD held in exam irregularities case
Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel's Officer on Special Duty was taken into custody in connection with alleged irregularities in the 10877980 exam. The detention forms part of an ongoing investigation into the examination process.
- ✓Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel's Officer on Special Duty was taken into custody in connection with alleged irregularities in the 10877980 exam.
- ✓Baghel, who served as Chhattisgarh’s chief minister from 2018 to 2023, had appointed the OSD to assist with administrative duties after leaving office.
- ✓The detention forms part of an ongoing investigation into the examination process.
The police have placed the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) attached to former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel under custody following allegations of misconduct in the 10877980 exam. The move was announced by law‑enforcement officials who said the action was taken to preserve the integrity of the investigation.
Investigators say the case revolves around suspected irregularities in the conduct of the 10877980 examination, prompting a probe that led to the OSD’s detention. No further details on the nature of the alleged violations have been disclosed, and the authorities have not released a timeline for the inquiry.
Baghel, who served as Chhattisgarh’s chief minister from 2018 to 2023, had appointed the OSD to assist with administrative duties after leaving office. The development has raised questions about the broader impact on the former chief minister’s political standing and on public confidence in the state’s examination system.
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| Issuing Authority | The Indian Express National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 14 September 2026 |