What’s Next in the Rajasthan Recruitment Exam Scam?

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Rajasthan SI recruitment exam scandal involves significant allegations of corruption.
- Rajkumar Yadav's arrest has escalated the investigation.
- Ravindra Saini's disappearance raises concerns about his potential involvement.
- Ongoing investigations may lead to additional arrests.
- Transparency in recruitment processes is crucial for public trust.
Jaipur, Aug 11 (NationPress) The Rajasthan 2021 Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment exam paper leak case has taken a new turn. Following the arrest of former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s PSO, Head Constable Rajkumar Yadav, the Special Operations Group (SOG) is actively searching for Sub Inspector Ravindra Saini, who has been absent from his post in Sikar Police since August 8.
An official revealed that his mobile phone has been deactivated since that date.
According to sources, the SOG had summoned Ravindra on August 6 for questioning related to the scam. However, on Friday, he decided to take leave from the Sikar Police Lines and went into hiding. Rajkumar Yadav was apprehended after information provided by another suspect, Satendra.
During questioning, Rajkumar confessed to purchasing the leaked SI exam paper from Kundan Kumar for his son, Bharat. He subsequently sold copies of the paper to Satendra and to the father of SI Ravindra Saini, who happens to be a milk vendor.
Investigators suspect that both Rajkumar and Ravindra were called in for questioning, but before appearing, Ravindra allegedly contacted Rajkumar, who advised him to flee.
Shortly after, Ravindra arranged for a transfer from the Police Lines in Sikar and has been untraceable since then. The SOG has been conducting raids at various locations in an effort to locate him.
Ravindra, a resident of Jhunjhunu, had attained the 156th rank in the SI 2021 recruitment exam and had been serving in Sikar for the past six months. His sudden disappearance has raised serious questions about his role in the scandal.
Sikar SP Praveen Nayak Nunawat confirmed that Ravindra was indeed transferred from the Police Lines on Friday but has not reported to the SOG.
“He has not come forward for questioning, and his phone remains off,” stated the SP. The SI recruitment exam scam has already led to multiple arrests, with allegations of extensive paper leaks, purchases, and sales involving candidates, middlemen, and officials.
Notably, a total of 13 SIs selected in the 2021 recruitment were assigned to the Sikar Police Lines, but none received regular field postings as investigations into the scandal persist. With Ravindra’s disappearance, the case has gained renewed urgency, and SOG officials anticipate more arrests in the near future.