An FIR against unidentified persons was registered at the Vibhuti Khand police station in Lucknow on Monday for spreading rumors and misleading information regarding the Lekhpal Main Examination conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC).
Complaint and Allegations
The case was lodged following a formal complaint submitted by the Commission, which alleged that certain anti-social elements circulated false and misleading posts on social media platforms. These posts were intended to create confusion among candidates and tarnish the image of the recruitment process.
Police officials confirmed that an investigation has been initiated and will be closely monitored by senior officers, including Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Deeksha Sharma, Additional DCP (East) Amol Murkut, and Assistant Commissioner of Police, Vibhuti Khand, Vinay Diwedi.
Commission's Statement
In its complaint, the Commission stated that the Lekhpal Main Examination was conducted in a “completely fair, transparent, and integrity-driven manner” across 861 examination centers located in 44 districts of Uttar Pradesh. Despite extensive arrangements to ensure transparency and security during the examination process, several misleading and unverified claims were circulated online after the examination.
The Commission alleged that the social media posts were aimed at misleading aspirants, disrupting official work, and creating unnecessary panic regarding the credibility of the examination. Earlier, the Commission had also issued a public advisory urging candidates not to rely on rumors, unauthorized social media posts, or unverified information related to the examination process.
Investigation and Legal Action
Police officials stated that cyber teams are examining social media posts, digital accounts, and online activity linked to the circulation of the alleged misinformation. Legal action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation. The police have assured that the matter will be handled with due diligence to prevent further spread of false information and to maintain the integrity of the examination process.
