The UPSC opposed pre-arrest bail for Puja Khedkar, calling the fraud’s severity unprecedented. In an affidavit to the Supreme Court, it stressed the need for custodial interrogation. Authorities aim to uncover the full extent of her alleged fraudulent activities. The case has drawn significant legal and public attention.
Pooja Khedkar, a former IAS officer, faces allegations of submitting forged disability certificates to cheat in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022. The Delhi High Court extended her interim arrest protection until October 4, 2024, as investigations suggest a larger conspiracy. Khedkar denies the charges and was discharged from the service on September 7.
