Haryana solver gang busted at Meerut Army Workshop recruitment exam; 19 detained

Meerut: Military Intelligence (Central Command) uncovered a sophisticated cheating racket during the Tradesman Mate recruitment exam at the 510 Army Base Workshop. Authorities detained 19 youths, allegedly linked to an organised “solver gang” based in Haryana, along with a woman currently being questioned for her involvement.

The exam, scheduled from 11 am to 1 pm, was disrupted when security personnel noticed candidates behaving suspiciously at the entry gate. A subsequent search and internal sweep of the hall led to the recovery of mobile phones and SIM-enabled Bluetooth devices, concealed electronic gadgets used for real-time communication.

Investigators also revealed the lengths to which the candidates went to bypass security. To receive answers from external solvers, the accused wore modified undergarments having secret elastic pockets to hide mobile phones. Tiny Bluetooth earpieces with SIM connectivity were fitted deep inside the candidates’ ears.

Security agencies suspect this gang has a history of infiltrating recruitment exams. While the majority of the detained suspects hail from Haryana, Military Intelligence and local police are working jointly to identify the mastermind behind the network.

“Army officials brought several suspicious individuals to the Sadar Bazar police station for questioning,” said SP (City) Vinayak Bhonsle.

In the wake of the bust, security at the recruitment centre has been significantly tightened, and the venue remains under enhanced surveillance to ensure the integrity of future proceedings.