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Odisha SI Scam: CBI Takes Over Multi-Crore Recruitment Probe Amid Interstate Links

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a CBI probe into the massive police SI recruitment scam. The investigation reveals potential interstate connections to Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal. So far, 123 people have been arrested in connection with the multi-crore corruption case. The state government is considering establishing a permanent commission to ensure transparent recruitment processes in the future.

Key Points: CBI Probe Ordered Into Odisha Police SI Recruitment Scam

  • CBI to investigate multi-crore Odisha Police SI recruitment scam
  • Scam involves interstate links to Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal
  • 123 accused persons arrested so far in the massive corruption case
  • State considering permanent commission for transparent police recruitment
  • Prime accused Sankar Prusty remains absconding despite multiple arrests
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CBI to take over probe into multi-crore Odisha Police SI recruitment scam

Odisha CM Majhi orders CBI investigation into multi-crore police SI recruitment scam involving interstate criminal networks and 123 arrests so far.

"Keeping in view of these developments, the Chief Minister decided to entrust the probe to the CBI to ensure a thorough investigation - Chief Minister's Office"

Bhubaneswar, Oct 22

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the multi-crore Police Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment examination scam, according to a statement issued by the CM’s Office on Wednesday.

According to the official statement, serious allegations of massive irregularities and corruption had surfaced in the Odisha Police Sub-Inspectors recruitment examination.

The investigation was initially handed over to the Crime Branch-CID of the state police. preliminary findings suggest the scam may have links extending beyond Odisha, particularly to Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal.

This apart, it is suspected that inter-state organised criminal networks could also be involved in this multi-crore scam.

“Keeping in view of these developments, the Chief Minister decided to entrust the probe to the CBI to ensure a thorough investigation, complete exposure of the scam, and stringent punishment for all those involved in the scam,” said the CMO.

Additionally, the state government is also mulling to set up a permanent commission for the selection of personnel in the police and other uniformed services to ensure transparency and accountability in future recruitment.

It is worth noting that so far 123 accused persons involved in the SI recruitment scam have so far been arrested by the Odisha Police.

The cops arrested four persons, including prime accused Muna Mohanty, Srikatna Moharana alias Rinku, T. Abhimanyu Dora and Priyadarsini Samal, on October 17.

The police while investigating the probable leakage of question papers for the recruitment of Combined Police Service Examination (CPSE)-2024 conducted by the Odisha Police Recruitment Board ascertained that the accused Muna Mohanty was running a crime syndicate with the help of other aides under the instructions from prime accused Sankar Prusty, Director of Panchsoft Technologies Private Limited, located at Patia in Bhubaneswar, subvert the entire SI recruitment examination process by adopting unfair means.

The scam came to the fore after the interception of three buses carrying 114 candidates and three agents by the Berhampur Police in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh on September 29 night.

The prime accused Prusty, who was in Delhi during the arrest of the 114 candidates and the agents, is still absconding and efforts are underway to arrest him.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Shocking to see how deep this goes! 123 arrests already and still the main accused is absconding. This shows how organized these criminal networks have become. Hope CBI brings all culprits to justice.
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Sarah B
As someone who appeared for this exam, I'm relieved the government is taking this seriously. Many of us studied for months only to find the system was rigged. The permanent commission idea is good but implementation matters.
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the CBI probe, why did it take so long? The buses were intercepted in September, and only now CBI is being called. This delay raises questions about political will. 🤔
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Meera T
Inter-state connections to Andhra and Bengal show this is a pan-India problem. Police recruitment scams are becoming too common across states. Need stronger systems nationwide.
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David E
The fact that a technology company director is involved is concerning. Are they using tech to manipulate the system? This needs deeper investigation into digital security of recruitment processes.
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Kavya N
Heartbreaking for all the honest candidates who prepared sincerely. Hope the government conducts a fresh exam soon with proper safeguards. Our police force should have the best, not those who cheat their way in.

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