Constable recruitment examination conducted efficiently: UP Police

Photographs circulating on social media platforms showed packed railway stations in several districts, revealing large crowds of hopeful candidates awaiting trains. Videos and images captured aspirants eagerly waiting at the railway stations to catch their trains. Candidates from different parts of Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states appeared in the examination that was held on February 17 and 18.

The crowded railway platforms inconvenienced other passengers who were boarding trains, especially women and children, with many saying they found it tough to reach their designated platforms. However, apart from the Lucknow railway station, where a massive crowd led to confusion, there were no reports of untoward incidents from any other railway station. The situation at the Lucknow railway station was promptly managed by the police team, officials said
on Monday.

Several districts experienced traffic chaos on the roads due to the rush, leading to temporary blockages. The deployment of police forces and proper management on the roads helped clear the blockades swiftly.

Despite the challenges, senior police officers said that the examinations were conducted “efficiently.”

The police recruitment board had implemented strict measures against malpractice to ensure a smooth and fair examination process. Senior police officers were assigned tasks, and all examination centers were equipped with CCTV surveillance to monitor the proceedings.

Notably, 16 persons each were arrested from Etah and Varanasi districts, with the Special Task Force actively participating in apprehending those involved in “unfair practices”.