The investigation into the RPSC School Lecturer Agriculture Science Recruitment Exam 2022 paper leak case has taken a significant turn as the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Rajasthan Police intensifies its scrutiny. The probe is no longer limited to the mechanics of the leak itself but has expanded to include the candidates who were successfully selected through this process. Currently, the SOG is closely examining the roles of 50 candidates who were declared successful in the recruitment. The primary objective of this investigation is to determine whether these individuals benefited from the leaked question papers or were part of the larger network orchestrated by the accused.
Suspicion Over Selected Candidates and Vacancies
In the Agriculture Science recruitment, a total of 280 posts were advertised. However, a point of significant concern for the investigators is that only 50 candidates were declared successful in the main list. This discrepancy between the number of available positions and the number of successful candidates has raised red flags for the SOG. The agency is investigating whether the selection process was manipulated to favor only those who had access to the leaked materials. The SOG is meticulously tracing any potential links between these 50 candidates and the network of former RPSC member Babulal Katara to ensure the integrity of the recruitment process.
Babulal Katara's Modus Operandi and Network
The investigation has brought to light the shocking involvement of Babulal Katara, a former member of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission. According to the SOG, Katara abused his position to smuggle the question paper out of the RPSC office. He allegedly took the paper to his official residence, which served as the hub for his illegal operations. From there, the paper was funneled through his established network to the paper leak mafia. The SOG has revealed that Katara sold the question paper to Anil, also known as Sher Singh Meena, a prominent figure in the paper leak syndicate, for a staggering sum of 60 lakh rupees.
Handwritten Papers and the Geography Exchange
During the interrogation, it was revealed that Katara had his nephew, Vijay Damor, write out the entire question paper by hand in a register at his official residence. This was done to maintain a level of secrecy while preparing the material for distribution. On top of that, Katara's demands went beyond monetary gain; he reportedly sought a Geography subject paper for his nephew in exchange for his cooperation with the mafia. The SOG investigation confirmed that Sher Singh Meena did indeed send the Geography paper to Vijay Damor's mobile phone on the day of the exam. However, Damor entered the examination center without checking his phone, thereby failing to use the leaked information.
Investigation into Political and Administrative Protection
The SOG is now focused on uncovering the layers of protection that allowed such a high-level breach of security. The agency is investigating the political and administrative patronage that Babulal Katara allegedly enjoyed. A key part of the probe is identifying the influential individuals who facilitated Katara's appointment to the RPSC and supported his activities. The SOG is looking into Katara's connections with various politicians, bureaucrats, and paper leak mafias to see if other recruitment exams conducted during his tenure were similarly compromised. The goal is to identify all stakeholders who played a role in undermining the state's competitive examination system.
As the SOG continues to gather evidence, the focus remains on dismantling the entire infrastructure of the paper leak mafia in Rajasthan. The investigation into the 50 selected candidates is a crucial step in ensuring that only deserving individuals hold public office. The agency is committed to following every lead, which may result in further high-profile arrests as the full extent of the network and its influence on the recruitment process is revealed. The probe continues to examine the systemic failures that allowed a sitting commission member to orchestrate such a large-scale fraud.