35 Arrested For Engaging In Malpractice During SSC MTS Exam In Bihar's Purnea

Purnea: Bihar Police arrested 35 people for allegedly engaging in malpractices during Central Staff Selection Commission's (SSC) Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) examination at a centre in Purnea district, officials said on Thursday.

arrests me include 12 impostors, seven employees of examination center, 12 candidates, and six individuals from outside operation, according to police.

During operation, law enforcement seized 12 blank cheques, 3 laptops, 18 mobile phones, 22 ATM cards, 52 Ahaar cards, a printer, several four-wheelers, and Rs 4.20 lakh in cash from those involved.

12 Imposters Gave Exam on Behalf of Or Candidates

Speaking to reporters, Purnea SP Kartikeya K. Sharma said acting on a tip-off, a police team conducted a search at Purnea Digital Examination Centre, located in Gulabbagh area, where SSC exam for MTS was being held on November 13.

During operation, police uncovered that 12 impostors were taking exam on behalf of or candidates and arrested m on spot.

“Furr investigation revealed that 12 ditional candidates, who were expected to be inside examination center, were actually solving papers in a nearby building. se individuals, along with two or private persons, were also apprehended,” police said. 

investigation also uncovered involvement of several employees from Purnea Digital Examination Centre in malpractice.

 Seven employees of center were arrested for ir role in scheme, according to police.