The investigation into the 2021 Sub-Inspector recruitment examination paper leak in Rajasthan continues to uncover systematic attempts to manipulate government job selections through personal relationships. In the latest crackdown, the Special Operations Group of the Rajasthan Police has taken two individuals into custody. These developments highlight instances where family members allegedly utilized illicit means, ranging from paper leaks to financial deals, to secure high-ranking police positions for their kin.
Family Ties Exposed in Recruitment Fraud
The recent arrests made by the investigating agency center around two distinct cases involving close relatives. In one scenario, a father allegedly facilitated the paper leak process to help his son clear the examination, while in another, a relative allegedly purchased the question paper for a substantial sum to ensure a family member's success. The SOG identified the newly arrested suspects as Devendra Kumar Sain and Dungar Prakash Bishnoi, both accused of orchestrating irregularities to benefit their relatives in the competitive examination.
Father Wanted with Cash Reward Arrested
According to SOG ADG Vishal Bansal, the arrested suspect Devendra Kumar Sain allegedly helped his son Ravindra Sain gain an unfair advantage in the SI recruitment exam by assisting in the acquisition of the leaked question paper. Following the examination, Ravindra successfully cleared the written test and was selected for the sub-inspector post. With Devendra's complicity coming to light during the probe, he became a primary target for the agency and had a cash reward of Rs 10,000 declared against him. While the father has now been apprehended, his son Ravindra remains absconding, and law enforcement authorities are actively searching for him to determine the full extent of their collusion.
Question Paper Purchased for Ten Lakh Rupees
The second strand of the ongoing investigation involves the second arrested suspect, Dungar Prakash Bishnoi. Investigators revealed that Dungar Prakash allegedly purchased the examination paper for Rs 10 lakh to secure success for his brother-in-law, Ashok Kumar. Ashok Kumar had previously been arrested by the SOG after securing selection as a sub-inspector, finishing at an impressive 154th rank in the merit list. With the recent apprehension of Dungar Prakash, the financial transactions and sources behind this particular leak are being thoroughly scrutinized by the agency.
Total Arrests Reach 154 in the Scandal
ADG Vishal Bansal stated that the SOG is maintaining persistent pressure on the syndicate operating behind the 2021 recruitment examination irregularities. With these latest arrests, the cumulative number of individuals taken into custody in connection with the paper leak has reached 154. The investigative net is widening to encompass everyone involved in leaking, purchasing, or facilitating unfair means for candidates. Authorities confirmed that efforts are underway to locate the absconding candidate Ravindra Sain, and further revelations are anticipated as the probe progresses.
