Bhopal, (MP) June 08, 2025 (ANI): IG Law and Order Anshuman Singh reported that during the Madhya Pradesh Police recruitment process, 22 candidates were found to have used fake or tampered Aadhaar cards during the physical test phase. This was based on an exam conducted in 2023, followed by physical tests in 2024. A total of 21 FIRs have been registered. The investigation revealed lapses in identity verification by Aadhaar card vendors, who are also being held accountable.IG Law and Order, Anshuman Singh said, "For the recruitment of the posts of Madhya Pradesh Police Constable, GD, and Radio, the Madhya Pradesh Staff Selection Board held an online examination in 2023. Based on the result, the Selection Branch Bhopal conducted a physical test of the selected candidates in 2024...During the physical test, the selection committee learned that 5 candidates appeared in the examination with fake Aadhar cards...On investigation, some cases have been observed in different districts, in which differences (in the Aadhar card) have been found. Based on it, so far 21 cases have been registered in which 22 candidates are accused. In the preliminary investigation, we found that Aadhar card vendors did not completely validate the ID of the candidates and updated it incompletely...Aadhar card vendors are also the accused in this case..."
