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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
SOG arrests clerk in Forest Guard exam paper leak case
Jaipur: The Special Operations Group (SOG) arrested a govt employee, an Upper Division Clerk (UDC) in the Commercial Tax Dept (Circle-E) in Jodhpur, in connection with the 2020 Forest Guard recruitment exam paper leak case Thursday. The accused, Govind Tetarwal, was produced before a court in Banswara Friday, which granted an 11-day police remand for further questioning. He is being brought to Jaipur for additional interrogation, police said. According to SOG officials, Tetarwal leaked the Forest Guard recruitment exam paper to at least three candidates. A total of 35 people have been arrested so far in connection with the case, including Tetarwal. He was allegedly in contact with one of the main accused, Jabraram Jat, who carried a cash reward of Rs 50,000 on his head. Through Jabraram, Tetarwal arranged the exam paper for the candidates. "Tetarwal used to operate a liquor shop, where a salesman contacted him to arrange the paper for the Forest Guard examination. He also arranged the paper for a relative of his uncle," said an SOG officer. The officer added that besides these three candidates, more individuals might have received the leaked paper through Jabraram. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Take this to lose weight! (Here's how) welladvice Learn More Undo Police further noted that over 10 members of Tetarwal's family are employed in govt jobs, prompting a detailed inquiry. Tetarwal went on leave in March and did not return, despite multiple departmental notices regarding his unauthorised absence. As a result, his salary was suspended. During the investigation, SOG also collected relevant documents and information from the Commercial Tax Dept. Tetarwal joined the service as a Lower Division Clerk (LDC) in 2018 and was posted in Jodhpur since then.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Police intensify search ops ahead of rath yatra, seize 15 firearms
Ahmedabad: Ahead of rath yatra on June 27, police and security agencies intensified search operations across the city to prevent untoward incidents. In the past month, police teams have seized more than 15 firearms and live cartridges from various locations. Multiple units, including the crime branch and city police, were involved in the operation. A campaign was launched to track down those moving around with weapons. The crime branch and SOG alone seized 10 firearms in the last month. In the past three days, the crime branch recovered three firearms. Separate cases related to illegal liquor and prohibited have also been registered. In Danilimda, a man was found with a country-made pistol. Based on a tip-off, police intercepted the suspect near Shastrinagar bridge. A search led to the recovery of a pistol marked "Made in Japan". The man confessed to purchasing the weapon for Rs 25,000 from an acquaintance in Uttar Pradesh two months ago. In Vatva, a man was caught with one pistol and four live cartridges. He was detained based on a specific lead. In a separate case, another individual was held near the riverfront with one pistol and one live cartridge. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Speel gratis in je browser – Geen download of installatie nodig! Taonga Farm Nu afspelen Undo In Dariyapur, during vehicle checking, police stopped a woman and three men carrying bags and suitcases. A search led to recovery of a country-made pistol and mobile phones. All four were taken into custody. Past records showed that some of them had criminal history, including cases under prohibition law and robbery. Police have registered cases under Arms Act and continue to investigate possible links and sources of the weapons.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Man arrested for kidnapping cousin for 5 lakh ransom
Prayagraj: A joint team of the Special Operation Group (SOG) and Nawabganj police of Pratapgarh district on Thursday claimed to have rescued a 10-year-old boy within six hours of kidnapping and also arrested the kidnapper who had demanded Rs 5 lakh ransom from the family. Police have also seized a mobile and a bike from the possession of the kidnapper, identified as Shivam Patel (22), a resident of Jugai ka Purwa village. Ironically, the kidnapper turned out to be a distant relative of the boy. Police said that a man on Wednesday evening approached Nawabganj police and claimed that his minor son was missing since the afternoon. He also informed the police that he received a call from an unknown person late on Wednesday night who sought Rs 5 lakh ransom, threatening that he would kill his son if the amount was not paid. Following the incident, an FIR was lodged with Nawabganj police under appropriate sections. After registering the FIR, police carried out an investigation with electronic surveillance and managed to rescue the kidnapped boy near Chaini Ka Pura and arrested the kidnapper within six hours of the incident. The accused told the police that he had opened a cosmetics shop after taking a debt worth Rs 12 lakhs, which he was unable to pay. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade With Our Capital FunderPro Try Now Undo The accused then contacted his Mumbai-based friend, who suggested him to kidnap his maternal cousin for money. The accused lured his maternal cousin on the pretext of bike riding and made him captive at his friend's house. The accused's friend made the ransom call as they were planning to take the kidnapped boy to Mumbai. Prayagraj: A joint team of the Special Operation Group (SOG) and Nawabganj police of Pratapgarh district on Thursday claimed to have rescued a 10-year-old boy within six hours of kidnapping and also arrested the kidnapper who had demanded Rs 5 lakh ransom from the family. Police have also seized a mobile and a bike from the possession of the kidnapper, identified as Shivam Patel (22), a resident of Jugai ka Purwa village. Ironically, the kidnapper turned out to be a distant relative of the boy. Police said that a man on Wednesday evening approached Nawabganj police and claimed that his minor son was missing since the afternoon. He also informed the police that he received a call from an unknown person late on Wednesday night who sought Rs 5 lakh ransom, threatening that he would kill his son if the amount was not paid. Following the incident, an FIR was lodged with Nawabganj police under appropriate sections. After registering the FIR, police carried out an investigation with electronic surveillance and managed to rescue the kidnapped boy near Chaini Ka Pura and arrested the kidnapper within six hours of the incident. The accused told the police that he had opened a cosmetics shop after taking a debt worth Rs 12 lakhs, which he was unable to pay. The accused then contacted his Mumbai-based friend, who suggested him to kidnap his maternal cousin for money. The accused lured his maternal cousin on the pretext of bike riding and made him captive at his friend's house. The accused's friend made the ransom call as they were planning to take the kidnapped boy to Mumbai.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
SOG submits in court sanction to prosecute Babulal Katara
Jaipur: Police's special operations group (SOG) Thursday submitted before the special Enforcement Directorate (ED) court here the prosecution sanction granted by state govt to proceed against suspended Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) member Babulal Katara in the 2022 Second Grade Teacher Exam paper leak case. The prosecution sanction was submitted before the court by SOG's special public prosecutor BS Chauhan. Katara has been in jail for over two years and was denied bail April by a special CBI court, which cited strong evidence and the seriousness of the offence. Katara is accused of leaking the exam paper in collaboration with his nephew and others, allegedly accepting payments in cash, gold, and iPhones in return. Police found the leaked paper being solved by candidates in a bus, leading to multiple arrests. Prosecutors argue that Katara, who was entrusted with preparing the exam, abused his position and played a key role in the leak. Chargesheets filed by ACB and Udaipur police name him as a central figure in the organised network behind the leak.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Man arrested with 4L fake currency, racket busted
Jaipur: Acting on specific intelligence provided by the Special Operations Group (SOG), Jaipur (Rural) police Thursday carried out a major crackdown on counterfeit currency and arrested a man allegedly involved in printing and distributing fake Indian currency notes (FICNs) worth Rs 4 lakh. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now DIG Jaipur (Rural) Anand Sharma said the accused, Raghuvendra Singh alias Raghavendra Singh, a 28-year-old resident of Shyam Mohalla, Bilanderpur in the Amarsar police station area, was apprehended near Sati Mata Temple, Kariri. Police recovered 806 fake Rs 500 notes—amounting to Rs 4.03 lakh—and a motorcycle used in the crime. Sharma said the operation was based on intelligence provided by the SOG team formed by DIG SOG Paris Deshmukh. tnn
