Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Punjab Pharmacy Exam Cheating Racket Unearthed
In Punjab, a big cheating scam was found during a test for pharmacy jobs.
The police caught many people who were cheating using special devices.
A Congress leader, Pargat Singh, is very upset and wants a fair investigation.
He also wants the Health Minister to resign because he hasn't said anything about the scam.
The scam charged people a lot of money to help them pass the test.
The Congress leader says this is very serious and affects the future of young people in Punjab.
Punjab Police dismantled a cheating racket during a pharmacy officer examination on June 19.
Seven key conspirators and 28 candidates were detained, with 27 cheating devices recovered.
The racket charged candidates between Rs 3.5 lakh and Rs 13 lakh to guarantee passing marks.
Congress MLA Pargat Singh demanded an impartial probe and the resignation of Health Minister Balbir Singh.
Pargat Singh criticized the silence of Health Minister Balbir Singh and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on the issue.
- Who
- Punjab Police, Congress MLA Pargat Singh, Health Minister Balbir Singh, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
- What
- A sophisticated inter-state cheating racket was unearthed during a pharmacy officer examination.
- When
- June 19
- Where
- Faridkot, Kotkapura, Ferozepur
- Why
- To guarantee passing marks for candidates in exchange for exorbitant sums.
Congress Party
AAP Government
Demand for Investigation
Congress Party
Congress MLA Pargat Singh demands an impartial probe into the cheating racket and the resignation of Health Minister Balbir Singh.
AAP Government
No official response from the AAP government regarding the demand for an investigation or the resignation of the Health Minister.
Silence on the Issue
Congress Party
Pargat Singh criticizes the silence of Health Minister Balbir Singh and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on the matter.
AAP Government
The AAP government has not issued any statements addressing the allegations or the silence of its officials.
- Date of Incident
- June 19
- Location of Exam
- Faridkot, Kotkapura, Ferozepur
- Number of Posts
- 454
- Number of Detained Conspirators
- 7
- Number of Detained Candidates
- 28
- Number of Cheating Devices Recovered
- 27
- Amount Charged by Racket
- Rs 3.5 lakh to Rs 13 lakh