High Court halts Pharmacy Officer hiring, police bust exam cheating racket
The Punjab and Haryana High Court stayed the appointment process for 454 Pharmacy Officer posts until September 17, following allegations of a paper leak in an exam on July 19. The Punjab Police busted a cheating racket involving hidden pen cameras. The government claims it was high-tech cheating, not a conventional leak. Opposition leaders like Sukhbir Singh Badal and Parminder Singh Brar criticized the Bhagwant Mann government, demanding accountability and resignations. With the 2027 Assembly election approaching, this controversy could impact the government's political standing.
26 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
Punjab authorities arrested 35 individuals for cheating in a pharmacy officers exam after discovering hidden cameras and Bluetooth earpieces were used.
28 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
Opposition parties in Punjab escalated demands for Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains' resignation following allegations of question paper leaks, leading Arvind Kejriwal to cancel his visit.
12 AUG 2026
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court halted the recruitment process for 454 Pharmacy Officer positions due to allegations of a high-tech cheating scheme in an exam.
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