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Puja Khedkar Controversy: UPSC Files FIR Against Trainee IAS Officer, Serves Show Cause Notice For Cancellation for Her Civil Service Exam

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: July 19, 2024 14:34 IST

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has filed an FIR against controversial trainee IAS Puja Khedkar, who is under ...

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has filed an FIR against controversial trainee IAS Puja Khedkar, who is under the scanner for abuse of power and privileges.

UPSC, in a press note issued on Friday, July 19, said it conducted a detailed and thorough investigation into the misdemeanour of Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar, a provisionally recommended candidate for the Civil Services Examination 2022. From this investigation it has been revealed that she fraudulently availed attempts beyond the permissible limit under the Examination Rules by faking her identity by way of changing her name, her father’s & mother’s name, her photograph/ signature, her email ID, mobile number and addressby.

"From this investigation, it has been revealed that she fraudulently availed attempts beyond the permissible limit under the Examination Rules by faking her identity by way of changing her name, her father’s & mother’s name, her photograph/ signature, her email ID, mobile number and address," the statement read.

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