India, March 19 -- Within 24 hours of the theft of SSC Class 10 geography question papers from a strong room in Sangola, police have identified the suspect as a minor, recovered the stolen material, and taken action against officials for negligence.

Additional Superintendent of Police (Solapur Rural) Pritam Yawalkar said the suspect, a juvenile in conflict with the law, has been detained and has confessed to the crime. "The person involved has been identified. Immediate action has been taken for negligence: one police personnel and two home guards have been suspended," he said.

A case has been registered at Sangola police station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, along with provisions of the Maharashtra Preve...