The Delhi Police has arrested its constable and his son after the latter used a proxy candidate during the force’s recruitment exam in Muzaffarpur district in Bihar.
The accused has been identified as head constable Vineet and his 21 year-old son Kashish. Police said that Vineet was posted at the New Delhi Railways Station and suspected to have arranged the proxy candidate.
According to a senior police official, Kashish, who was pursuing graduation from distance learning, applied for the post of constable in the force.
"Kashish filed Muzaffarpur as his exam centre. The exam was conducted on November 27, 2020. However, another person appeared in the examination centre and took the exam on behalf of Kashish," he said.
"The staff selection commission (SSC) found something wrong and had filed a complaint regarding the matter with Delhi Police. When the Delhi Police was investigating the case, the matter came into light. Thereafter, a case was registered under relevant sections and Vineet and his son Kashish were arrested from the national capital on Sunday," said the senior police official.
Police said that the further investigation is underway.