A case has been filed against five individuals, including a woman, in connection with alleged cheating during the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board’s LDC (Clerk Grade-II) recruitment exam. The recruitment exam took place on July 8, and the case was registered at the Jaisalmer City Kotwali police station. The examination was conducted at the Swami Vivekananda Model School centre during the second shift of the exam.

The accused include the headmaster of the exam centre, a teacher, and an invigilator, all of whom are alleged to have facilitated unfair means to assist the female candidate, Manu Kanwar. Following complaints from several candidates about irregularities during the examination, the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board directed the District Collector to initiate an inquiry.

Rewant Dan Charan, Additional Superintendent of Police, provided further insights into the situation. He mentioned that an additional invigilator, referred to as a ‘reliever’, had reportedly taken the examination paper outside temporarily, purportedly to aid Kanwar in cheating. The claims were investigated by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), leading to the official registration of the case.

Investigation and Current Status

The police investigation is currently ongoing, with ASP Charan serving as the investigating officer. He has indicated that the investigation will be completed without delay. Mahesh, the District Education Officer, was a member of the investigation committee, and the FIR was filed based on the report generated from that inquiry.

According to the FIR, the five accused include the candidate Manu Kanwar, Padam Singh, the reliever, and Ummed Singh, who held the position of centre superintendent. Two other individuals, responsible for invigilation duties, have also been identified as part of the case. Charan expressed concern regarding the role of the nodal officer in such incidents and emphasised the importance of accountability among all personnel involved during examinations.

It has been stressed that the registrations under the FIR stem from the investigation conducted by the nodal officer, suggesting that the inquiry was thorough. Authorities are now pursuing the matter closely, with additional scrutiny of examination processes implemented to ensure integrity.

Legal Framework and Government Response

In alignment with the Rajasthan government’s stringent approach towards preventing unfair practices in public examinations, the police have invoked various sections of the Rajasthan Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2022. The specific sections cited in this case are 3 and 10, which are designed to penalise deceptive practices within recruitment examinations.

The actions taken by law enforcement reflect the government’s commitment to maintaining transparency and integrity in recruitment processes. Such measures are seen as crucial in the fight against cheating mafias and attempts to manipulate educational assessments. By acting swiftly, authorities aim to restore public faith in the examination system.

This incident has drawn considerable attention, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding examination security across the state. The case continues to unfold, with expectations of further developments as the investigation progresses. The authorities remain focused on ensuring compliance with legal norms and enhancing the efficacy of examination practices.

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