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Crime
Two Youths Arrested for Swapping Seats in Railway Group D Exam in Ratlam
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 05:17 PM
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Police in Ratlam have arrested two boys from Bihar after allegations that one had taken the exam seat of another in the Railway Group D Level‑1 recruitment test.
Police in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, detained two young men from Bihar following accusations that they swapped seats during the Railway Group D Level‑1 recruitment examination. The investigation revealed that one of the arrested individuals was registered as a candidate, while the other had taken the exam in his place.
The incident was uncovered when exam officials noticed irregularities in the seating arrangement and the identification details of the candidates. Subsequent checks confirmed that the two youths had colluded to facilitate the fraudulent entry.
Both suspects were taken into custody and are currently under interrogation. Railway authorities have announced a review of the examination process to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The incident was uncovered when exam officials noticed irregularities in the seating arrangement and the identification details of the candidates. Subsequent checks confirmed that the two youths had colluded to facilitate the fraudulent entry.
Both suspects were taken into custody and are currently under interrogation. Railway authorities have announced a review of the examination process to prevent similar incidents in the future.