The candidate had concealed the device inside a sanitary pad and placed it in his underwear before entering the examination centre. (AI image for representation)

Male candidate uses sanitary napkin to sneak cheating device into Jhansi exam

An invigilator's suspicion over a buzzing sound led to the discovery of an electronic device on a male candidate during an examination in Jhansi.

by · India Today

In Short

  • Male candidate caught cheating in Jhansi PET exam
  • Device hidden inside sanitary pad in underwear
  • Police seized device and investigating incident further

A male candidate was caught using a concealed electronic device to cheat during the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) in Jhansi on Friday. The device was found hidden inside a sanitary pad and carried into the examination centre inside the candidate's underwear.

The incident took place during the second shift of the exam, held from 3 pm to 5 pm, at a college in the Nawabad police station area.

According to Jhansi SP City Preeti Singh, an invigilator heard a buzzing sound coming from a candidate seated in the examination hall. Suspecting something was amiss, the invigilator checked the candidate and found an electronic device.

The candidate was identified as Akash Patel, a resident of Prayagraj. Police said he had concealed the device inside a sanitary pad and placed it in his underwear before entering the examination centre. He was suspected of using the device to cheat during the exam.

Officials reached the examination centre after the incident and conducted an investigation. The device and other related materials were seized from the candidate.

SP City Preeti Singh said police were taking steps to register a case under the relevant legal provisions. Further investigation is underway.

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