The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended two private individuals as part of an ongoing investigation into a case related to the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Entrance Test (NORCET-4) that took place on 03.06.2023.
The case was initiated on 09.06.2023 following a complaint lodged by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. AIIMS, New Delhi had organized NORCET-4, a highly anticipated common entrance test conducted across more than 300 centers nationwide. The purpose of the examination was to recruit 3055 Nursing Officers for various AIIMS establishments throughout India, as well as select government hospitals in Delhi. Disturbingly, it was alleged that by the evening of 05.06.2023, several tweets began circulating on social media platforms claiming that the question paper for NORCET-4 had been leaked.
In response to these grave allegations, the CBI carried out searches at five different locations, including Haryana, Chandigarh, Mohali, and Delhi. These searches were conducted at the residences of the accused individuals, as well as at the examination center located in Mohali. The objective was to collect crucial evidence and gather relevant information pertaining to the case. As a result of these diligent efforts, the investigators successfully seized a variety of items, including a Network Video Recorder (NVR) containing CCTV footage, server laptops, CPUs belonging to identified candidates, various mobile phones, and suspicious TFTs (thin-film transistors).
Both of the apprehended individuals will be produced before the Designated Court in Delhi today. This judicial appearance marks an important step in the legal proceedings associated with the NORCET-4 investigation. The authorities are committed to thoroughly examining the recovered evidence and pursuing justice in this matter, ensuring the integrity and fairness of the recruitment process for Nursing Officers.
