Shimla, May 5 -- With the 2022 constable paper leak case again resurfacing in Himachal Pradesh, chief minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday saying that investigation into the matter is underway. "Investigations are expanding beyond the current case. We are receiving data and reports. There are inputs suggesting that some MLA have earned huge money illegally that will also be revealed soon," said Sukhu. In 2022 a recruitment examination was held to fill 1,334 constable posts, but was later cancelled after allegations of paper leak. The case was handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) following FIRs registered in Kangra and Shimla districts and remains one of the most high-profile recruitment scams in the state. CBI in a communication in 2024 recommended action against five police officials, including IPS officers. The issue gained fresh traction after the said communication went viral and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party alleging that the state government failed to act on the CBI's recommendations. Assuring action against all those involved, chief minister Suukhvinder Singh Sukhu said government is examining all aspects of alleged corruption and assured that strict action will follow based on evidence. "As soon as we came to power, we constituted an SIT. We are happy that now we know where corruption lies. I take these matters seriously. Action will be taken against everyone involved. No one will be spared," he said. Rejecting allegations of political vendetta, Sukhu said, "I do not act politically. Whoever has done wrong will face action. You have looted the property of the people. All these matters are under investigation." According to the probe, the question paper was allegedly stolen on March 19, 2022, during printing at a private press in Ghaziabad, with authorities accused of bypassing due procedures, including the absence of a formal tender or work order for selecting the printing facility. The investigation agency flagged multiple security lapses, noting that no Himachal Pradesh Police personnel were deployed to safeguard the papers during a crucial period andthat sensitive documents were handled without proper sealing or documentation. It also alleged that the final draft was shared via WhatsApp for approval, raising serious concerns over confidentiality breaches. CBI had recommended against several officials, including IPS officers associatedwith the printing committeeand recruitment board, as well as a DSP linked to the initial investigation, for alleged "negligence and mishandling" of the case....