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PSC official arrested in state exam irregularities probe
R. Hari, additional secretary of the Public Service Commission, has been arrested in connection with irregularities in a controversial State Planning Board recruitment examination. His arrest follows the recent apprehension of P. Satheesh, a former deputy secretary who also oversaw the evaluation process.
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Crime Branch officials have arrested R. Hari, additional secretary of the Public Service Commission (PSC), in relation to alleged examination irregularities affecting a State Planning Board recruitment drive. Hari, who had been evading authorities, was taken into custody following investigations into the controversial examination process.
The arrest builds on recent developments in the case, with P. Satheesh, a former deputy secretary of the PSC, already in custody for his alleged role in the matter. Both officials are believed to have been instrumental in overseeing the evaluation procedures for the disputed examination.
The irregularities case has drawn significant scrutiny from authorities investigating potential administrative lapses or misconduct in the examination's conduct. Officials have indicated that the investigation is ongoing as they piece together the events surrounding the exam administration.
The PSC examination case reflects broader concerns about the integrity of recruitment processes across state institutions. Authorities have suggested that further developments in the investigation may follow as interrogation of the arrested officials continues.