Thirteen people were arrested from different places today for allegedly leaking the question papers of Rajasthan Jail Warder examination, which was conducted across the state, senior police officials said.


Jaipur Commissioner of police Srinivas RaoJanga said eight people have been arrested in connection of leaking question papers of Rajasthan Jail Warder examination, which was held today, and recovered Rs 1.60 lakh in cash and also eight mobile phones from them.


Five persons were arrested from Kota. According to Kota Superintendent of Police, five persons were arrested by Bhimganjmandi police in the district, for helping the candidates in the clearing the examination by leaking the question papers.


Police has also recovered several mobile handsets and Rs 44,000 in cash, he added. Around 7.5 lakh candidates appeared in the examination.