Multiple people secure jobs on same post

UP: 2016 X-RAY TECHNICIAN RECRUITMENT SCAM

- BISWAJEET BANERJEE

LUCKNOW: A major revelation has come to light in the 2016 X-ray technician recruitment scam in Uttar Pradesh. Investigations have uncovered that in several cases, more than one person secured appointments on the same post using identical names and details. In some instances, as many as six individuals drew salaries under one name for nearly nine years.

The recruitment was conducted in 2016 for 403 X-ray technician posts in the Health department. Officials found that six people were employed under the name Arpit and were continuously drawing salaries. Fresh scrutiny has now revealed that two individuals were appointed under the name Ankur, while six were appointed under the name Ankit, all using slightly altered personal details.