A startling case of impersonation unfolded in Ghazipur during a Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET), where a man was caught attempting to take the exam on behalf of his differently-abled younger brother. The alleged impostor slipped past the first three security layers only to be unmasked by an advanced iris-scanning device during biometric verification.
The incident occurred at Evergreen Public School during the exam's first shift. Undercover security allowed "Sandeep Kumar" to reach the seating area before the iris scan flagged a mismatch. As biometric data failed to align with pre-registered records, suspicion was raised, and authorities quickly intervened. The man was detained soon after, arrested by security personnel deployed for the exam.
Authorities confirmed the detainee intended to impersonate his younger brother, who faced physical limitations. Despite successfully navigating initial checks, the biometric checkpoint—a safeguard against impersonation—proved effective in revealing the deceit.
Following the alert, exam center officials filed a complaint with police, triggering immediate legal action. A case was registered, and investigations are underway to ascertain how the impersonator breached early security layers and accessed the exam hall.
The episode has spotlighted the critical role of robust verification systems like iris scanners in maintaining exam integrity. It has also prompted authorities to reassess security protocols to prevent future breaches.
For the affected candidate and his family, the move raises complex emotional and ethical questions around the lengths one might go to overcome disability-related obstacles. But the strong enforcement of identity checks underscores the importance of fairness and transparency in competitive examinations.
As investigations proceed, the incident is likely to serve as a stern reminder of the need for rigorous identity authentication in high-stakes testing—and a warning that technology is increasingly vital in upholding the sanctity of such processes.
