Why Did Rajasthan's CBI Charge a Dismissed Narcotics Constable with Recruitment Fraud?
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Synopsis
In a shocking turn of events, the CBI has filed an FIR against a former constable of the Central Bureau of Narcotics, Md. Zakir Hussain, for allegedly securing his job through fraudulent means. This incident raises significant concerns about the integrity of recruitment processes in India.
Key Takeaways
- CBI files FIR against terminated constable
- Allegations of fraud and impersonation in recruitment
- Involvement of other officials suspected
- Implications for public trust in hiring practices
- Need for improved integrity in recruitment processes
New Delhi, Sep 14 (NationPress) The CBI has initiated an FIR against a terminated constable of the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), who was previously assigned to Kota, Rajasthan, for allegedly obtaining his government position through deceptive and impersonation tactics four years ago, an official confirmed on Sunday.
Havildar Md. Zakir Hussain, now dismissed, has been implicated in a case of criminal conspiracy, impersonation, forgery, cheating, and for a public servant gaining undue advantage for dishonest execution of duty.
Hussain, who resides in Patna, came under scrutiny following reports that his thumb print appeared altered at different phases of the recruitment process. There are also suspicions surrounding the criminal involvement of unidentified SSC officials and the examination authority in this alleged fraudulent hiring in 2021.
CBN Commissioner Dinesh Baudh, located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, submitted a formal complaint to the CBI on September 4, prompting the registration of an FIR against Hussain.
The CBI's FIR states, “It is alleged that the thumb prints of Md. Zakir Hussain were found inconsistent and unidentifiable when compared to the thumb prints acquired from the examinee during various examination phases.”
“The circumstances and facts discovered from the documents reviewed through reference from CBN indicate the commission of criminal offenses under section 120 B along with 419, 420, 468, 471 of the Indian Penal Code and section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (amended in 2018) against Md. Zakir Hussain,” as stated in the FIR, validated by Manisha Choudhary, Deputy Inspector General of Police, (Anti-Corruption Branch Jaipur).
The FIR against the dismissed constable was filed a day after a similar complaint was lodged against Inspector Pradeep of the CBN Commissioner.
The CBI registered the FIR against the inspector on September 11 following a complaint received on September 4.
Inspector Pradeep, who resides in Panipat, Haryana, is accused of securing a job through fraudulent means in the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Examination-2019.
Inspector Pradeep has also been charged with criminal conspiracy, impersonation, forgery, cheating, and for a public servant obtaining undue advantage for dishonest execution of duty in the FIR filed by the CBI.
The CBI FIR stated: “Additionally, it is alleged that the thumb prints of Pardeep were found inconsistent and unidentifiable in relation to the thumb prints collected from the examinee during various stages of the examination. The criminal involvement of unknown officials from SSC and the examination authority is strongly suspected in this illegal and fraudulent recruitment process.”
Point of View
It's imperative to highlight that the integrity of recruitment processes is paramount for maintaining public trust. The allegations against Md. Zakir Hussain and others involved underscore a systemic issue that demands immediate attention to prevent recurrence.
NationPress
14/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What led to the CBI filing an FIR against Md. Zakir Hussain?
Md. Zakir Hussain was charged due to discrepancies in his thumb prints during the recruitment process, indicating potential fraud and impersonation.
What are the specific charges against Hussain?
He faces charges of criminal conspiracy, impersonation, forgery, cheating, and obtaining undue advantage as a public servant.
Who else is involved in this case?
Inspector Pradeep from the CBN Commissioner has also been implicated in a similar fraud case related to the SSC Combined Graduate Examination-2019.
What is the significance of this case?
This case highlights the need for stringent measures to ensure the integrity of recruitment processes in government jobs.
How does this affect public trust?
Such incidents can severely undermine public confidence in government institutions and their hiring practices.
