Kerala PSC Exam Scam: Former Deputy Secretary P Satheesh Arrested
Crime Branch arrests former PSC Deputy Secretary P Satheesh in the Planning Board exam scam. Home Minister vows to root out all corruption.
In a major breakthrough regarding the Kerala PSC exam scam, the Crime Branch has arrested P Satheesh, the former Deputy Secretary of the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC). This marks the first arrest in the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the Planning Board examination.
High-Ranking Official Under Fire
P Satheesh, who previously headed the examination section of the PSC, had been named as an accused in the case just a few days prior to his apprehension. His role as the official in charge of the examination section puts him at the center of the probe into how the Planning Board exam was compromised.
Government Vows Zero Tolerance
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has taken a stern stance on the matter, emphasizing that the state government is fully committed to exposing the depths of corruption within the PSC. Speaking on the arrest, Chennithala highlighted the gravity of the situation, noting that the PSC is the primary hope for millions of unemployed youth.
"The corruption in PSC will be coming into the limelight. The Government is committed to unearth all corrupt activities of the PSC. There won't be any compromise on this because lakhs and lakhs of unemployed people are only depending on PSC. This kind of corruption cannot be tolerated," Chennithala stated.
The Path Forward for the Investigation
The Home Minister assured the public that the investigation would be evidence-based and thorough. He stated that the Crime Branch is operating on the basis of proper records to ensure that every individual involved in the irregularities is identified.
According to the Minister, the process will continue until all irregular activities are unearthed and those responsible are brought before the law to face the consequences of their actions.