Gorakhpur: A candidate appearing in the Uttar Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment Examination was arrested after he was allegedly found using a mobile phone inside the exam centre in Gorakhpur on Monday.
Details of the Incident
The accused has been identified as Ram Prakash Kumar, a resident of Belwariya village under Asthawan police station in Bihar’s Nalanda district. According to police, Ram Prakash had arrived at Neena Thapa Inter College in Gorakhpur to appear in the exam. During the examination, an invigilator noticed his suspicious movements and upon checking, found a mobile phone concealed in his undergarments. He was subsequently detained by the centre administration and handed over to police.
Legal Action
A case has been registered at AIIMS police station under sections 318(3) and 221 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and sections 3 and 4 of the Uttar Pradesh Public Examination Act, 1998. Circle officer (AIIMS) Yogendra Singh confirmed that further legal proceedings are underway.
This incident highlights the strict measures in place to prevent cheating in public examinations. The use of mobile phones and other electronic devices is strictly prohibited inside exam centres. Candidates are advised to adhere to the rules to avoid legal consequences.
