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Crime
Former Keralam PSC Official Arrested, Chairman M.R. Baiju Questioned in Exam Scam
✍️ EdexLive
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 08:46 AM
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Kerala’s Public Service Commission (PSC) exam scam led to the arrest of a former PSC official, while the commission’s chairman, M.R. Baiju, was summoned for questioning.
Kerala police arrested a former official of the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) as part of the ongoing investigation into a large‑scale exam fraud. The arrest was made after authorities linked the individual to irregularities in the conduct of PSC examinations.
Separately, the commission’s chairman, M.R. Baiju, was called in for questioning by investigators to determine his knowledge of the alleged malpractices. Baiju’s appearance is part of a broader probe aimed at uncovering the full extent of the scam.
The dual actions underscore the seriousness with which the state is treating the alleged manipulation of recruitment exams, a matter that could affect thousands of aspirants. Officials said the investigation remains active and further arrests or inquiries may follow as more evidence emerges.
Separately, the commission’s chairman, M.R. Baiju, was called in for questioning by investigators to determine his knowledge of the alleged malpractices. Baiju’s appearance is part of a broader probe aimed at uncovering the full extent of the scam.
The dual actions underscore the seriousness with which the state is treating the alleged manipulation of recruitment exams, a matter that could affect thousands of aspirants. Officials said the investigation remains active and further arrests or inquiries may follow as more evidence emerges.