The Crime Branch registered an FIR after detecting major irregularities in an exam held by the Kerala Public Service Commission. The police investigation confirmed a clear sabotage in the selection process. Demands are now rising for the PSC Chairman to step down or be removed by the government to allow a fair inquiry. A legal confirmation of the crime exists, but the exact culprits are yet to be named.
The FIR relates to an exam conducted for a post in the Planning Board. Crucial documents including mark sheets and answer keys were handed over to the Crime Branch by the PSC. News reports revealed that ten questions were excluded from evaluation during the grading process. A leader of a ruling party union subsequently secured the first rank on the final list. High-level involvement is suspected as such manipulation is impossible without top official support.
Candidates spend years studying hard for these competitive exams. Giving top ranks to favored individuals destroys the trust of deserving candidates. The FIR currently lists unnamed PSC officials as the accused. This broad phrasing raises fears that top officials might be shielded while junior staff take the blame.
An independent investigation remains difficult while the current Chairman stays in office. The Chairman must step down to prevent interference with the Crime Branch probe. The government holds the responsibility to initiate legal steps for removal if no voluntary resignation occurs. The public now awaits further interrogations to expose the main mastermind behind the scam.
