VAO Exam Topper Booked For Alleged Exam Malpractice
Haveri Deputy Commissioner Vijaymahantesh B Danammanavar said CCTV footage from the examination centre had been examined and showed the use of a mobile phone-like device.
Haveri: Police have registered a case against a candidate for allegedly using a mobile during the Village Administrative Officer (VAO) recruitment examination conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) on October 4.
Shankar Basavaraj Bannur was the topper in the VAO examination.
According to the FIR, Shankar Basavaraj Bannur, a resident of Gudikeri Oni in Hangal allegedly took a mobile phone-like device into Room No 12 at Sri Shrimant BB Mamle Desai Composite Pre-University College, the examination centre in Shiggaon, without the knowledge of others.
He allegedly photographed the question papers during the morning and afternoon sessions, obtained answers and marked them on the two OMR answers. Out of the 200 marks, the candidate secured 151.25 marks through the malpractice, the complaint stated.
Police have taken up the investigation and arrested him.
Haveri Deputy Commissioner Vijaymahantesh B Danammanavar said CCTV footage from the examination centre had been examined and showed the use of a mobile phone-like device. The FIR was filed on Sunday, and the police would investigate the incident in detail, he said.
“The investigation will cover all angles. There were jammers and frisking teams at the centre. Invigilator was also in the room. How the device went undetected will be looked into. Police will also ascertain whether the candidate acted alone or if others were involved,” the Deputy Commissioner added.