First arrest made in Kerala PSC exam scam; chairperson interrogated

Authorities arrested P. Satheesh from his home in Kozhikode on Friday, marking the first custody in the Kerala Public Service Commission examination scam investigation. Satheesh was named as an accused in the case pertaining to irregularities in the Kerala State Planning Board examination conducted by the PSC.

The arrest follows weeks of investigation by law enforcement agencies into alleged malpractices surrounding the recruitment examination. The case has drawn significant scrutiny given its implications for the credibility of Kerala's civil service recruitment processes.

Simultaneously, the Special Investigation Team interrogated Kerala PSC chairperson as part of its broader probe into the examination fraud. The questioning is understood to be part of the agency's efforts to establish the full scope of the irregularities and identify all individuals involved in the alleged scam.

The case has assumed considerable importance given concerns over examination conduct standards in Kerala. Investigators are examining multiple aspects of the examination administration, including question paper handling and candidate selection procedures. Additional arrests are anticipated as the investigation progresses.