Haryana Youth Arrested for Attempting to Use Bluetooth Device During SSC Examination in Uttarakhand

A youth from Haryana was arrested for carrying a Bluetooth device during the Staff Selection Commission exam in Uttarakhand. Authorities are pursuing two accomplices involved in the cheating attempt.

A young man from Haryana was detained for allegedly possessing a Bluetooth device during the Staff Selection Commission exam on Tuesday, according to police. Authorities are working to apprehend two others who attempted to assist him in cheating during the test.

The Staff Selection Commission's Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination for Group B and Group C positions is being conducted online from November 12 to 30 at Mahadev Digital Zone, located in Mahadevi Inter College. Deepak, hailing from Rohtak, participated in the first shift of the exam, which took place from 10 am to 11 am on Tuesday.

Bluetooth Device Discovery

Deepak entered the examination hall after passing a security check. He later exited the hall under the guise of using the restroom. Upon his return, another check revealed he had a Bluetooth device with him. This discovery led to further investigation by the authorities.

During questioning, Deepak disclosed that Lucky Singh, an employee at the examination centre, had given him the device. Through Lucky Singh, Deepak's acquaintance Jaish was supposed to assist him by providing answers during the exam.

Legal Actions and Arrests

A formal complaint was lodged with the police following this incident. Consequently, Deepak was taken into custody. Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to capture Lucky Singh and Jaish, who are implicated in this cheating scheme.

The police have registered a case under the Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Act, 2024. This act aims to curb dishonest practices during public examinations and ensure fairness in the selection process.

This incident highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining integrity during competitive exams. Authorities continue to enforce strict measures to prevent such malpractices and uphold examination standards.

With inputs from PTI