New Delhi, July 27: The Delhi Police has constituted a Special Task Force (STF) to investigate offences related to paper leaks and other malpractices in public examinations under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
According to an official statement, the newly established unit will be tasked with carrying out prompt, professional and comprehensive investigations into cases involving unfair means in public examinations conducted by various central recruitment and testing agencies.
The STF will investigate offences linked to examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), National Testing Agency (NTA), and recruitment tests organised by ministries, departments and their attached or subordinate offices of the Central Government.
Officials said the task force will also coordinate with prosecuting agencies to ensure timely filing of cases and support swift legal proceedings. The objective is to facilitate speedy trials and strengthen enforcement against examination-related offences.
The Special Task Force will be headed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch), while the Special Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch) will oversee its functioning and provide administrative supervision and operational guidance.
The move is aimed at strengthening the investigation and prosecution of examination-related crimes, improving the integrity of public recruitment processes, and ensuring strict action against those involved in paper leaks and other unfair practices.
