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- A 19-year-old candidate was caught in the Delhi Police Constable recruitment test after allegedly hiring an imposter to complete the physical endurance tasks.
- The suspect was identified when observers noticed he lacked signs of physical exertion like sweat or dust after the race.
- An investigation revealed that the candidate's brother had arranged for the proxy to enter using a tampered admit card.
- Separately, a 23-year-old candidate died during the same recruitment test after collapsing during the 1600-meter race.
- The candidate involved in the fraud has been handed over to the Sonia Vihar police station.
What to watch next
- Follow-up investigation by Sonia Vihar police station regarding the recruitment fraud.
- Potential updates on physical safety protocols during recruitment drives following the candidate's death.
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Named India · Delhi Police · Haryana · Sonipat · Akshit · Saurav Kumar · Sonia Vihar police station
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