Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Punjab Pharmacy Exam Scam: Police Bust Inter-State Cheating Racket
Punjab Police recently uncovered a big cheating scam during a pharmacy officer exam.
They caught 35 people, including those who were cheating and the people helping them.
The cheaters used special pens with cameras and wireless devices to send questions to others who would then send back the answers.
The main person behind this scam is Gurmeet Singh, who charged candidates a lot of money to help them cheat.
Police found no involvement of exam officials in this scam.
They are still looking for more people involved.
Punjab Police dismantled a sophisticated inter-state cheating racket during a pharmacy officer recruitment exam.
35 individuals, including 7 key conspirators and 28 candidates, were detained.
Pen cameras and wireless devices were used to facilitate cheating in real-time.
The mastermind, Gurmeet Singh, charged candidates between Rs 3.5 lakh and Rs 13 lakh to guarantee passing marks.
Police found no involvement of exam officials in the scam.
- Who
- Punjab Police, 35 individuals including 7 key conspirators and 28 candidates
- What
- Busting of a sophisticated inter-state cheating racket during a pharmacy officer recruitment exam
- When
- During the exam conducted on Sunday
- Where
- Exam centers in Faridkot and Ferozepur, Punjab
- Why
- To prevent cheating and ensure fair examination processes
Law Enforcement
Cheating Racket Operators
Use of Technology
Law Enforcement
Police used advanced technology to detect and dismantle the cheating racket.
Cheating Racket Operators
Operators used pen cameras and wireless devices to facilitate cheating.
Financial Exploitation
Law Enforcement
Police aim to recover the exorbitant sums paid by candidates to the scammers.
Cheating Racket Operators
Operators charged candidates between Rs 3.5 lakh and Rs 13 lakh to guarantee passing marks.
- Exam Centers
- Faridkot and Ferozepur
- Number of Arrests
- 35
- Devices Seized
- 27 battery-operated wireless devices
- Mastermind
- Gurmeet Singh
- Financial Exploitation
- Rs 3.5 lakh to Rs 13 lakh per candidate