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Madhya Pradesh Police Tighten Aadhaar Checks After 21 FIRs in Constable Recruitment Fraud

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered a stricter probe into biometric tampering with a special investigation team poised to assume control after FIRs across nine districts.

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The police headquarters continues with the joining process for selected candidates

Overview

  • Police headquarters has registered 21 FIRs and identified 22 accused in connection with the 2023 constable recruitment scam spanning nine districts.
  • Officials are re-examining the biometric and Aadhaar update history of over 6,400 candidates after anomalies first emerged during the November physical tests in Morena.
  • Investigators uncovered an interstate network that rented Aadhaar agent logins and cloned biometric data to allow imposters known as “solvers” to clear exams.
  • Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has directed strict action against those involved and ordered a Special Investigation Team to oversee the ongoing probe.
  • Only about 3,600 of the 6,423 successful candidates have appeared for appointment formalities and selection for 13% of OBC reservation seats remains on hold.