<p>The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday cancelled the recently held police constable recruitment examination following allegations of question paper leak and ordered a re-test within six months.</p>

<p>The state government also announced a probe into the allegations by the Special Task Force (STF).</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-newly-enacted-laws-for-criminal-justice-systems-overhaul-to-come-into-effect-from-july-1-693518">India's newly-enacted laws for criminal justice system overhaul to come into effect from July 1</a></p>

<p>More than 48 lakh candidates appeared in the examination conducted on February 17 and 18 across the state.</p>

<p>In a post in Hindi on 'X', Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "There can be no compromise with the sanctity of examinations. Those who toy with the hard work of youngsters will not be spared under any circumstances. Strictest action is certain to be taken against such unruly elements."</p>

<p>More than 240 people were arrested and detained by police across Uttar Pradesh for allegedly adopting or planning to use unfair means in the recruitment exam.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/haldwani-violence-uttarakhand-police-arrest-prime-accused-abdul-malik-from-delhi-693467">Haldwani violence: Uttarakhand police arrest prime accused Abdul Malik from Delhi</a></p>

<p>Announcing&nbsp;the decision, the state home department said, "On the basis of the information and facts pertaining to police recruitment examination held on February 17 and February 18, the government, while keeping in mind the highest standards of sanctity and transparency, has decided to cancel the examination."</p>

<p>"The government has directed the recruitment board to register an FIR at the level where laxity has been committed and ensure further action. The government has decided to get the matter probed by the STF. Directions have also been issued to take strictest action against the guilty persons and organisation," it said in a statement.</p>

<p>According to the statement, a re-examination will be conducted within six months and UPSRTC buses will ferry candidates to the centres for free.</p>


The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday cancelled the recently held police constable recruitment examination following allegations of question paper leak and ordered a re-test within six months.

The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday cancelled the recently held police constable recruitment examination following allegations of question paper leak and ordered a re-test within six months. The state government also announced a probe into the allegations by the Special Task Force (STF). Also read: India's newly-enacted laws for criminal justice system overhaul to come into effect from July 1 More than 48 lakh candidates appeared in the examination conducted on February 17 and 18 across the state. In a post in Hindi on 'X', Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "There can be no compromise with the sanctity of examinations. Those who toy with the hard work of youngsters will not be spared under any circumstances. Strictest action is certain to be taken against such unruly elements." More than 240 people were arrested and detained by police across Uttar Pradesh for allegedly adopting or planning to use unfair means in the recruitment exam. Also read: Haldwani violence: Uttarakhand police arrest prime accused Abdul Malik from Delhi Announcing the decision, the state home department said, "On the basis of the information and facts pertaining to police recruitment examination held on February 17 and February 18, the government, while keeping in mind the highest standards of sanctity and transparency, has decided to cancel the examination." "The government has directed the recruitment board to register an FIR at the level where laxity has been committed and ensure further action. The government has decided to get the matter probed by the STF. Directions have also been issued to take strictest action against the guilty persons and organisation," it said in a statement. According to the statement, a re-examination will be conducted within six months and UPSRTC buses will ferry candidates to the centres for free.

UP govt cancels police constable recruitment exam after paper leak accusations

<p>A police constable was shot and injured by suspected terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's capital Srinagar on Wednesday evening. Sources said head constable Mohammad Ilyas was at home on leave when suspected terrorists barged into his house in Khanyar and shot him.</p>

<p>Officials said Ilyas was shifted to SMHS hospital for treatment.</p>

<p>Following the attack, security forces cordoned off the area are searching for the attackers.</p>

<p>Ilyas was posted with the special branch of the district police in Handwara of north Kashmir.</p>

<p>A senior police officer earlier said Ilyas had died.</p>

<p>However, a police spokesman later clarified he was critically injured and has been admitted to the hospital where his condition is critical.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A police constable was shot and injured by suspected terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's capital Srinagar on Wednesday evening. Sources said head constable Mohammad Ilyas was at home on leave when suspected terrorists barged into his house in Khanyar and shot him.

A police constable was shot and injured by suspected terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's capital Srinagar on Wednesday evening. Sources said head constable Mohammad Ilyas was at home on leave when suspected terrorists barged into his house in Khanyar and shot him. Officials said Ilyas was shifted to SMHS hospital for treatment. Following the attack, security forces cordoned off the area are searching for the attackers. Ilyas was posted with the special branch of the district police in Handwara of north Kashmir. A senior police officer earlier said Ilyas had died. However, a police spokesman later clarified he was critically injured and has been admitted to the hospital where his condition is critical. (With inputs from agencies)

J&K cop on leave shot by suspected terrorists in Srinagar

<p>Nishad Party president Sanjay Nishad has denied any involvement in the stone pelting&nbsp;incident that led to the death of a police constable in Gazipur on Saturday.</p>

<p>"We need proper investigation in the case. It is BJP who is plotting against us. Not our party workers but BJP workers threw stones at people. We're taking our demand of reservation ahead in a democratic manner. If my party workers are found guilty, we will take strict action against them. It is easy to blame the weak as Yogi ji and Modi ji are in power,"&nbsp;Sanjay Nishad said,</p>

<p>A police constable was killed and seven others suffered injuries in a stone-pelting incident by a mob&nbsp;that took place following Prime Minister Narendra <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-attacks-cong-on-loan-waiver-promises-187161">Modi's event in Gazipur</a>.</p>

<p>Two other civilians were injured in the incident.</p>

<p>The protesters who pelted stones at the police personnel leading to his death allegedly belonged to the Nishad Party who had organised a protest in support of their demand of reservation, police said.</p>

<p>The mob pelted stone after the police arrested some of the leaders of the party as a precautionary measure ahead of the event.</p>

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<p>One of the police constables who was posted in the Prime Minister duty succumbed to his injuries after he was hit by a stone during the protest.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the police have&nbsp;registered an FIR against 32 people in the death of the constable.</p>

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<p>"Two others were injured in the incident and have been admitted to the district hospital for medical assistance. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of the unfortunate death of Constable Suresh Vats and has announced Rs 40 lakh compensation for the wife of the deceased", informed Chief Minister's office.</p>

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<p>The Chief Minister has also directed the DM SSP to take strict action against the unruly elements and make an immediate arrest.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from ANI)</em></p>


Nishad Party president Sanjay Nishad has denied any involvement in the stone pelting incident that led to the death of a police constable in Gazipur on Saturday.

Nishad Party president Sanjay Nishad has denied any involvement in the stone pelting incident that led to the death of a police constable in Gazipur on Saturday. "We need proper investigation in the case. It is BJP who is plotting against us. Not our party workers but BJP workers threw stones at people. We're taking our demand of reservation ahead in a democratic manner. If my party workers are found guilty, we will take strict action against them. It is easy to blame the weak as Yogi ji and Modi ji are in power," Sanjay Nishad said, A police constable was killed and seven others suffered injuries in a stone-pelting incident by a mob that took place following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's event in Gazipur. Two other civilians were injured in the incident. The protesters who pelted stones at the police personnel leading to his death allegedly belonged to the Nishad Party who had organised a protest in support of their demand of reservation, police said. The mob pelted stone after the police arrested some of the leaders of the party as a precautionary measure ahead of the event. #WATCH One constable dead & two locals from the area injured in stone pelting allegedly by Nishad Party workers near Atwa Mor police station in Naunera area, earlier today. #Ghazipur pic.twitter.com/FnviOzuRIU — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 29, 2018 × One of the police constables who was posted in the Prime Minister duty succumbed to his injuries after he was hit by a stone during the protest. Meanwhile, the police have registered an FIR against 32 people in the death of the constable. MP Pathak, CO City, Ghazipur on the stone pelting incident that claimed life of a police constable yesterday: 32 people have been named in the FIR. 60 unnamed people also mentioned in the FIR. A few people have also been arrested. pic.twitter.com/rqTNBdypp5 — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 30, 2018 × "Two others were injured in the incident and have been admitted to the district hospital for medical assistance. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of the unfortunate death of Constable Suresh Vats and has announced Rs 40 lakh compensation for the wife of the deceased", informed Chief Minister's office. Dr Naveen Singh, Sadar Hospital,#Ghazipur on death of one constable in stone pelting allegedly by Nishad Party workers near Atwa Mor police station in Naunera area yesterday: Post mortem of the constable is being conducted. 7 police personnel have suffered leg injuries. pic.twitter.com/93VXrob1sD — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 30, 2018 × The Chief Minister has also directed the DM SSP to take strict action against the unruly elements and make an immediate arrest. (With inputs from ANI)

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