Srinagar, March 31: Authorities have issued a clarification rejecting claims circulating on social media regarding an alleged paper leak in the Fire Services recruitment examination, stating that such assertions are misleading and not based on verified facts.
The clarification comes in response to posts shared by a social media handle claiming that the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) had confirmed a paper leak and that action had been selectively taken against a limited number of candidates.
Officials have stated that no paper leak has been confirmed at this stage, and the matter remains under active investigation. They emphasized that no final conclusions have been drawn by the competent authorities so far.
Regarding reports suggesting action against a specific number of candidates, authorities clarified that any such measures are part of an ongoing investigative process, based on available prima facie evidence and carried out in accordance with due legal procedures. They cautioned that this should not be interpreted as the probe being limited in scope.
The public, particularly aspirants, has been advised to avoid relying on unverified information circulating online and to follow only official communications for accurate updates.
The statement was issued in public interest to curb misinformation and maintain transparency around the ongoing investigation.
