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ED Recovers Rs 32 Lakh Cash, Gold, Luxury Watches From Ex-CM Rawat's Aide in UKSSSC Exam Scam Probe

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches in Dehradun on September 10 under the PMLA in connection with alleged irregularities in the 2016 UKSSSC examination, recovering Rs 32 lakh in cash, gold, and luxury watches from Chandan Singh Jeena, personal assistant to former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Singh Rawat. The agency alleged Jeena made substantial cash expenses not substantiated by known income. Rawat, who resigned from key party posts after the recovery, said allegations of irregularities levelled against Jeena were not established.

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ED Raids in Dehradun Linked to 2016 UKSSSC Exam Irregularities

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches in Dehradun on September 10 under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with alleged irregularities in the 2016 Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) examination. According to an ED press release, searches were carried out at several locations, including the residential premises of the then Chairman and Secretary of UKSSSC, the then Exam Controller, the owner of a private computer agency engaged for OMR processing, and associated middlemen allegedly linked to the conspiracy.

During the searches, the agency recovered Rs 32 lakh in unaccounted cash, gold and luxury watches from the residence of Chandan Singh Jeena, who is currently serving as Personal Assistant to former Chief Minister Harish Singh Rawat. Jeena had earlier served as Rawat's Officer on Special Duty (OSD) during the Congress leader's tenure as Chief Minister from 2014 to 2017.

Alleged Modus Operandi

The ED alleged that optical mark recognition (OMR) answer sheets were diverted from UKSSSC's secure custody to the residence of the then Secretary. At that location, roll numbers of incomplete sheets were recorded and handed over to a private computer agency, whose personnel allegedly altered the answer bubbles in exchange for illegal gratification.

The agency also reported that Jeena made substantial cash expenses for which no source was explained, and the recoveries and expenses were not substantiated by his known sources of income. His mobile phone was seized for forensic analysis.

Rawat's Response and Resignation

Following the ED's recovery from Jeena's residence, Harish Rawat resigned from key posts in the party, according to reports. The former Chief Minister said he did not believe the allegations of irregularities in recruitment exams levelled against Jeena, asserting that during their three-year tenure, recruitment to top positions happened twice. He also said that people entrusted with public responsibilities must always stay away from such reprehensible temptations.

Rawat, who has contested Lok Sabha polls nine times and served as Union Minister of Water Resources in UPA-2 from 2012-14, won the legislative seat from Dharchula in 2014. He alleged that an attempt was made to knock on the door of one of his associates to create a narrative.

Legal Context

The searches were part of an ED probe into the 2016 UKSSSC exam irregularities, which stem from four FIRs registered in connection with the alleged manipulation. The money laundering case is being investigated under the PMLA, 2002. The agency's press release on Friday detailed the searches and recoveries, but did not name any individual as an accused in the case.

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ANI (Asian News International) · 2 articles

Framing: Harish Rawat's resignation from Congress posts following the recovery of cash and gold from his PA

as of Sep 11, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC

Framing: ED conducts searches in UKSSSC exam scam, recovers Rs 32 lakh cash, gold, luxury watches from ex-CM Rawat's PA Jeena — Neutral, factual reporting of an official action.

Facts Included:

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches in Dehradun on September 10 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.
Jeena serves as Personal Assistant to former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Singh Rawat and previously served as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) during Rawat's tenure from 2014 to 2017.
Jeena's mobile phone was seized for forensic analysis.
The investigation revealed alleged diversion of OMR answer sheets from UKSSSC's secure custody to the private residence of the then Secretary, where roll numbers were noted and handed to a private computer agency that altered answer bubbles in exchange for illegal gratification.
The ED reported recoveries of unaccounted cash and gold jewellery from several former UKSSSC officials and associated persons.
The ED found Jeena had made substantial cash expenses with no explained source, not substantiated by known income.

Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimHarish Rawat stepped down from his positions as executive member of the Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee and permanent invitee member of the Congress Working Committee.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (5 outlets · 6 publishers) via Moneycontrol, Deccan Chronicle, +4 more India Today as of Sep 12, 2026, 5:03 AM UTC, Outlook India as of Sep 12, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC, The Times of India as of Sep 12, 2026, 5:04 AM UTC, The Tribune as of Sep 12, 2026, 5:32 AM UTC
ClaimHarish Rawat said he was stepping down from both positions because he did not want the party's struggle to be weakened.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (3 outlets · 3 publishers) via Moneycontrol as of Sep 12, 2026, 6:04 AM UTC, Deccan Chronicle as of Sep 12, 2026, 8:02 AM UTC, The Times of India as of Sep 12, 2026, 5:04 AM UTC
ClaimHarish Rawat said that whenever anyone asked him when elections would be held, he would jokingly say they would take place when the CBI knocked on his door.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 3 publishers) via Moneycontrol as of Sep 12, 2026, 6:04 AM UTC, The Times of India as of Sep 12, 2026, 5:04 AM UTC, The Tribune as of Sep 12, 2026, 5:32 AM UTC
ClaimHarish Rawat said an attempt was made to knock on the door of one of his associates and create a narrative.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Republic World as of Sep 12, 2026, 2:03 AM UTC
ClaimHarish Rawat said that more than 42,000 government posts were filled during the Congress party's three-year tenure.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusWire copy via The Tribune as of Sep 12, 2026, 5:32 AM UTC +2 publishers The Economic Times as of Sep 12, 2026, 5:01 AM UTC, The Times of India as of Sep 12, 2026, 5:04 AM UTC
ClaimThe Enforcement Directorate conducted searches on September 10 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act at several locations in Dehradun.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (3 outlets · 3 publishers) via Outlook India as of Sep 12, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC, Free Press Journal as of Sep 12, 2026, 7:03 AM UTC, Republic World as of Sep 12, 2026, 2:03 AM UTC
ClaimThe ED recovered Rs 32,00,000 in cash, gold coins and chains weighing approximately 200.5 grams (13 gold coins and 7 gold chains) and 12 luxury wrist-watches.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Republic World as of Sep 12, 2026, 2:03 AM UTC
ClaimThe ED said it found that Jeena had made substantial cash expenses for which no source was explained, and the recoveries and expenses were not substantiated by his known sources of income.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Republic World as of Sep 12, 2026, 2:03 AM UTC
ClaimHarish Rawat said he did not believe the allegations of irregularities in recruitment exams levelled against Jeena.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Deccan Chronicle as of Sep 12, 2026, 8:02 AM UTC
ClaimHarish Rawat said if he had committed any lapse, he considered himself deserving of punishment and the law should punish him.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 publishers) via ANI (Asian News International) as of Sep 12, 2026, 4:31 AM UTC, India Today as of Sep 12, 2026, 5:03 AM UTC
ClaimHarish Rawat said he believed that Khanduri ji always worked towards ensuring probity and combating corruption.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Economic Times as of Sep 12, 2026, 5:01 AM UTC
ClaimHarish Rawat said that during their three-year tenure, recruitment to top positions happened twice.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via The Tribune as of Sep 12, 2026, 5:32 AM UTC
ClaimHarish Rawat said that people entrusted with public responsibilities must always stay away from such reprehensible temptations.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 publishers) via India Today as of Sep 12, 2026, 5:03 AM UTC, The Economic Times as of Sep 12, 2026, 5:01 AM UTC
ClaimHarish Rawat has contested Lok Sabha polls nine times so far.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Sep 12, 2026, 9:33 AM UTC
ClaimHarish Rawat was elected from the Almora constituency thrice in 1980, 1984 and 1989, and once from Haridwar in 2009.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Sep 12, 2026, 9:33 AM UTC
ClaimHarish Rawat was the Union minister of water resources in UPA-2 from 2012-14.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Sep 12, 2026, 9:33 AM UTC
ClaimHarish Rawat won the legislative seat from Dharchula in 2014.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Sep 12, 2026, 9:33 AM UTC
ClaimJeena is currently serving as Rawat's personal assistant and had earlier worked as his Officer on Special Duty (OSD) when Rawat was chief minister from 2014 to 2017.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Times of India as of Sep 12, 2026, 5:04 AM UTC
ClaimThe development has come at a time when both the BJP and Congress have begun stepping up organisational activity ahead of the 2027 Uttarakhand assembly elections.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Sep 12, 2026, 9:33 AM UTC

ED Raids in Dehradun Linked to 2016 UKSSSC Exam Irregularities

Alleged Modus Operandi

Rawat's Response and Resignation

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