June 11th 2025.
In a recent development in the city of Bhubaneswar, five individuals were apprehended on Wednesday for allegedly presenting fraudulent documents in order to secure positions as Gramin Dak Sevaks in Odisha's Bolangir district. According to an official, the Crime Branch was responsible for the arrests after receiving a complaint from Rajendra Kumar Pattnaik, the superintendent of post offices in Bolangir division. Pattnaik had reported that 38 candidates had submitted fake educational certificates in their applications for the GDS roles.
Upon further investigation, it was discovered that there was a larger scheme at play, with a group supplying fake certificates to aspiring job seekers. The Crime Branch took over the case and launched a thorough investigation into the matter. It was also revealed that 18 individuals, including the main suspect Abhijeet Kumar Bhakat, had already been arrested in connection with this fraudulent activity. With the recent arrests, the total number of suspects in custody has risen to 23, as stated by the official.
The five individuals who were taken into custody are residents of Bolangir and Sonepur districts, according to the official. It is a relief to see that the authorities are taking swift action against those involved in such illegal activities. The use of fake documents not only undermines the recruitment process, but also damages the reputation of the organization and affects the prospects of genuine candidates.
The authorities have assured that they will continue to identify and take action against those involved in this racket, in order to maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and ensure that deserving candidates are given equal opportunities. The investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected to be made in the near future. This serves as a warning to others who may be involved in similar activities, that they will not go unpunished. This is a positive step towards creating a fair and just society for all.
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