Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: The Union Public Services Commission on July 19 initiated action against controversial trainee IAS officer Pooja Khedkar, issuing a notice for the cancellation of her candidature for the Civil Services Examination 2022. UPSC said that it carried out an investigation in the matter, in which it was found that Khedkar fraudulently availed attempts beyond the permissible limit of the examination’s rules.
“Khedkar faked her identity by changing her name, mobile number, address and other details to seek additional exam attempts,” an official press release issued by the UPSC read. UPSC has also lodged a First Information Report (FIR) in the matter, it said. Khedkar has also been barred from taking future examinations and selections related to the civil services body.
UPSC further noted that it strictly adheres to due diligence while conducting the crucial examinations and is committed to ensure that the public’s trust in it remains intact.
Khedkar, 32, came to the spotlight after it was alleged that she misused her privileges while being posted as a trainee IAS officer in Pune. Pune Collector Suhas Diwase accused Khedkar of misconduct, including using a red-blue beacon on her private Audi car.
