A young man from Fatehpur village in Sheikhpura district, identified as Ranjit Kumar, misled his family and the entire community by claiming to have cleared the UPSC Civil Services exam. He used the 440th rank secured by a candidate named Ranjith from Karnataka to pose as a successful officer. The deception came to light when local police asked for his original documents, prompting him to flee to Delhi.
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How did the UPSC fraud come to light in Sheikhpura?
Ranjit returned home before Holi and announced his success following the UPSC results on March 6. His claim led to grand celebrations where former RJD MLA Vijay Samrat and Mahuli SHO Ram Pravesh Bharti honored him with bouquets and gifts. However, local youth grew suspicious of the result details and alerted the authorities. When the SHO summoned Ranjit with his Aadhaar and Admit card for verification, he switched off his phone and left for Delhi.
Key details of the IAS impersonation case
| Entity Involved | Action or Role |
|---|---|
| Ranjit Kumar | Accused who claimed 440th rank falsely |
| Vijay Samrat | Former MLA who deleted celebratory posts |
| Ram Pravesh Bharti | SHO who officially honored the accused |
| Actual Candidate | Ranjith from Karnataka (Real Rank 440) |
| Current Status | Absconding and phone switched off |
Police action and legal implications for the accused
The Sheikhpura police have officially launched a search for the youth after he failed to produce verification documents. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, impersonating a successful candidate and misleading public officials can lead to charges for cheating and forgery. The UPSC also maintains strict guidelines where such fraudulent claims can lead to a permanent ban from future examinations and criminal proceedings.
