The verdict was delivered by the special CBI court after concluding a full trial in the case, which is part of the larger Vyapam examination scam that shook Madhya Pradesh over a decade ago. The convicts have been identified as Rameshwar, Rakesh, Devendra, Chetan, Balram, Harpal, Gopal, Jitendra, Dinesh and Digvijay Singh Solanki.
According to the prosecution, the accused fraudulently secured selection in the Patwari Recruitment Examination by submitting forged certificates and, in some cases, arranging impersonators to write the examination on their behalf. The court observed that such acts not only violated the law but also deprived deserving candidates of government employment.
The case was originally registered as an FIR on October 26, 2012, at Kotwali police station in Khargone district following complaints of irregularities in the recruitment process. After a preliminary probe, Khargone police filed a charge sheet on May 28, 2014. Subsequently, on the directions of the Supreme Court, the case was transferred to the CBI as part of the comprehensive investigation into Vyapam-related offences.
During the trial, the CBI presented documentary evidence and witness testimonies to establish the role of the accused in manipulating the examination system. The court held that the prosecution had proved the charges beyond reasonable doubt.
The Vyapam scam, involving large-scale manipulation of recruitment and entrance examinations conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board, led to widespread public outrage and judicial scrutiny. Tuesday’s conviction is seen as another significant step in holding those involved accountable, even years after the offence.
