Rajasthan Police and the Special Operations Group (SOG) have taken major enforcement action against an alleged fraudulent degree racket originating from a private university in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh. Authorities arrested the university's Vice Chancellor Mukesh Tiwari, Controller of Examinations Sanjay Rathore, and Computer Operator Anand Sharma in connection with the unlawful issuance of academic credentials for the Physical Teacher (PTI) recruitment examination in Rajasthan. Following their production before the court, all three individuals were placed under three days of police remand for detailed interrogation.
Backdated Degrees and Financial Extortion Under Scanner
According to investigative agencies, the enforcement operation stems from raids conducted approximately seven months ago by the Rajasthan SOG across the university campus and associated premises. Investigating officers seized a vast repository of official documentation, digital records, and academic files during those searches. Subsequent forensic examination of the seized material revealed that multiple degrees in BPEd and DPEd courses were issued with backdated timelines to bypass recruitment eligibility criteria.
The illicit scheme was purportedly designed to qualify ineligible candidates for Rajasthan's official physical teacher recruitment drives. Investigators allege that the university officials extracted substantial sums of money from applicants in exchange for these invalid qualifications. Current inquiries focus on establishing the total number of individuals who obtained credentials through this mechanism and uncovering the broader organizational architecture behind the operation.
Sehore Local Police Unaware of Operation
A notable aspect of the operation involves the absence of prior coordination with local law enforcement in Sehore. Local police authorities stated that they received no advance notification or formal communication from the Rajasthan Police or SOG regarding the planned arrests and raids. Consequently, local officials maintained that they had no official details regarding the specific proceedings carried out within their jurisdiction.
Interrogation During Three-Day Custody
During the three-day remand period, the joint investigation team from the Rajasthan Police and SOG is examining the three suspects regarding beneficiary candidate lists, financial transactions, and intermediary channels. Officers are reviewing financial documents and banking trails linked to the suspect transactions. Authorities anticipate that ongoing interrogations will reveal additional accomplices, agents, and beneficiaries connected to the degree forgery network.
