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Punjab Pharmacist Exam Cheating Scandal Raises Questions on AAP's Integrity
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 22 Jul 2026, 05:18 PM
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A cheating ring involving the Punjab pharmacist recruitment exam has come to light, prompting scrutiny of the AAP's stance on irregularities.
A scandal has erupted over allegations that a cheating ring infiltrated the Punjab pharmacist recruitment exam, allowing a number of candidates to access answer keys before the test.
Investigations by the state’s recruitment board have revealed that the illicit activity involved a coordinated effort to share official answer sheets with aspirants.
Law enforcement agencies are now probing the extent of the breach and have begun to identify individuals who may have facilitated the distribution of the answers.
The controversy has ignited debate over the AAP government’s position on irregularities, with critics demanding greater transparency and accountability in public recruitment processes.
Officials say that reforms are underway to strengthen exam security and prevent future incidents of this nature.
Investigations by the state’s recruitment board have revealed that the illicit activity involved a coordinated effort to share official answer sheets with aspirants.
Law enforcement agencies are now probing the extent of the breach and have begun to identify individuals who may have facilitated the distribution of the answers.
The controversy has ignited debate over the AAP government’s position on irregularities, with critics demanding greater transparency and accountability in public recruitment processes.
Officials say that reforms are underway to strengthen exam security and prevent future incidents of this nature.