THANE/NEW DELHI, Feb 26 - The question paper for recruitment to some lower level posts in the army were allegedly leaked in Maharashtra and Goa, leading to cancellation of the examination conducted by the Army Recruitment Board today.
The Crime Branch of Thane police has arrested 18 people from Maharashtra and Goa since last night for their alleged involvement in the leak.
Thane police said 350 students were also detained for questioning and later let off.
Army sources said in the national capital that tests were cancelled at examination centres including in Kamptee, Nagpur, Ahmednagar, Ahmedabad, Goa and Kirkee.
The examinations were held for a number of posts including those of soldier clerk, strongman and soldier tradesman at 52 centres across the country. The sources said army has ordered an internal enquiry and further action will be taken based on the findings. Tests were likely to be �countermanded� in more centres.
The questions were allegedly leaked to candidates by some people working for coaching classes. � PTI
