Suspect involved in the MP’s NHM fraud is detained on suspicion of being involved in the leak of UP police recruiting papers: STF

The primary suspect connected to the leak of the Uttar Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment Exam paper was captured by the Special Task Force (STF) of the state police, marking a noteworthy victory. Rajiv Nayan Mishra, who was born in Prayagraj and is now living in Bhopal, was taken into custody by the STF’s Noida section near Pari Chowk, Greater Noida, after an informant’s tip.

Legal actions and accusations
Mishra is facing many allegations, including cheating, forgery, and criminal conspiracy. He is sought in connection with a paper leak case that was reported to the Kankarkheda police station in the Meerut region. He has already spent time in prison for his crimes and was involved in many high-profile test paper leaks.

prior criminal history
Due to his role in the UP TET paper leak case in Kaushambi and the NHM scam in Gwalior, Mishra has developed a reputation for organised criminality in the field of examination fraud.

exam for police recruiting will be cancelled
Following claims of massive test fraud, the Uttar Pradesh government took a huge step back and cancelled the recruitment of 60,244 police constables. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued an order for testing to be conducted within six months of the anomalies found.

broad-based effects
The cancellation of the police constable recruitment test and the ensuing inquiry into the paper leak have impacted a significant number of prospective candidates, with approximately 48 lakh registered for the exam. Thus far, nearly 300 people connected to the document leak incident have been apprehended as a result of the combined operations of the STF and UP Police.

Working methods and research
It has been revealed that a printing machine was used to get the leaked police recruiting test material. The fact that the suspects had carefully planned the leak far in advance emphasises how calculated the crime was. The integrity of the recruiting process and the security procedures in place have been called into doubt in light of the paper leak, which surfaced only days before the planned test on February 17–18.