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Karnataka police constable exam on Aug 2 hit by protest in Vijayapura
The Karnataka police constable examination on August 2 was disrupted by a protest in Vijayapura. Candidates at Sharadamba PU College alleged question papers were distributed 30 minutes late and that serial numbers…
The Story in Brief
The Karnataka police constable examination on August 2 was disrupted by a protest in Vijayapura. Candidates at Sharadamba PU College alleged question papers were distributed 30 minutes late and that serial numbers on papers and OMR sheets did not match. Many walked out and demanded a re-test. Deputy Commissioner Anandh K. said serial numbers need not match and that those who left with materials violated rules.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority is recruiting 3,991 constables. Over 4.54 lakh candidates are appearing at 884 centres with strict security including CCTV and mobile jammers. KEA said most centres ran smoothly and most candidates resumed after clarification.
The Indian Opinion
The protest in Vijayapura risks being blown into a narrative of mass exam malpractice, while the official line dismisses it as a misunderstanding. Large recruitments always produce anxious candidates and occasional confusion. The KEA must investigate the specific allegations at the Tikota centre and reveal if any procedural lapse occurred. A key test will be whether the 115 candidates at this centre will get a chance to retake the exam, or if the KEA's SOP holds firm.
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
