In a significant development, fourteen trainee sub-inspectors of the Rajasthan Police were arrested on Tuesday in connection with a paper leak case dating back to 2021, officials confirmed.
These arrests come as part of a wider investigation into fraudulent recruitment practices surrounding the recruitment exam for sub-inspectors. The fourteen individuals in question are among the sixteen probationary sub-inspectors who were detained in connection with the case.
An FIR was filed against a total of forty individuals in relation to the alleged paper leak, according to officials familiar with the matter. Addressing the issue at the Special Operations Group (SOG) headquarters, Cabinet Minister Kirodi Lal Meena expressed concerns over the extent of fraudulent recruitment, suggesting that the number of fraudulently recruited candidates for the sub-inspector position could be as high as 300.
Meena asserted his intention to discuss the matter with the government, advocating for the cancellation of the examination in question. Furthermore, Meena raised allegations against certain individuals within the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), claiming to possess evidence implicating them in the paper leaks.
He emphasized the need for decisive action to rectify the situation, stating that those found to be innocent would not face repercussions. The minister also criticized the previous government, alleging that it had recruited a significant number of fake candidates.
He instructed the SOG to scrutinize the videography stored in the RPSC office to gather information on fraudulent candidates. In a related development, Additional Director General (ATS and SOG) V K Singh confirmed that fourteen out of the sixteen sub-inspectors currently undergoing probation have been arrested in connection with the paper leak case.
Additionally, the center superintendent during the examination, Rajesh Khandelwal, has also been arrested for his involvement, while an invigilator at the examination center is currently wanted for questioning.
The arrests mark a significant step in the ongoing investigation into the paper leak scandal, underscoring the authorities' commitment to upholding the integrity of recruitment processes within the Rajasthan Police force. As the investigation progresses, further revelations are expected to shed light on the extent of fraudulent practices and the individuals involved.
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