UP: Police Probe Alleged Question Paper Leak Ahead Of UPPSC Technical Education Exam

Bhadohi police have initiated a probe into a possible question paper leak in the UPPSC Technical Education exam, after a purported audio surfaced, suggesting attempts to undermine the exam's integrity.

UP Police probing possible paper leak in UPPSC exam. (Representative Image)

Source : UP Police

Bhadohi: Police have initiated a probe after filing an FIR over a possible question paper leak in the UP Technical Education (Teaching) exam, scheduled by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) on October 20, news agency PTI quoted officials as saying. 

The investigation follows the emergence of an alleged audio conversation between an employee of the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT) in Bhadohi and an unidentified person, indicating attempts to "compromise the integrity of the upcoming exam for personal benefit," police stated.

Additional Superintendent of Police Tejveer Singh said IICT Director Rajiv Kumar Varshney informed the UPPSC secretary of the audio clip via email after its discovery.

In the email dated October 14, Varshney described the conversation, involving an IICT employee named Rajesh Verma, according to the officer.

"The conversation hints at efforts to compromise the exam for personal gain. The IICT director also requested the submission of the audio clip and a pen drive with further evidence for thorough investigation," Singh said.

"Given the seriousness of the case, UPPSC Deputy Secretary Dharmendra Kumar Tripathi lodged a formal complaint at Bhadohi City police station on October 16, citing the Uttar Pradesh Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill 2024 and Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act," he added.

A thorough inquiry is underway, with questioning of those involved, to ensure any wrongdoing is addressed swiftly, Singh concluded. 

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