Odisha's Sub-Inspector Recruitment Scandal Fuels Political Tensions
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) protested in Bhubaneswar, demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in police sub-inspector recruitment in Odisha. The Odisha Police Recruitment Board postponed the exam following arrests of aspirants for allegedly paying for 'special coaching'. BJD claims a recruitment scam under BJP governance.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Bhubaneswar | Updated: 06-10-2025 15:51 IST | Created: 06-10-2025 15:51 IST
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In Bhubaneswar, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) staged a protest calling for a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in the recruitment of police sub-inspectors in Odisha.
The suppression of a written examination by the Odisha Police Recruitment Board follows the arrest of 114 aspirants at the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border. They were allegedly headed for 'special coaching'.
Scandal allegations include candidates paying a steep price of Rs 25 lakh for each position. The BJD accuses the BJP state government of corruption and demands justice for affected students and youths.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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