New Delhi : The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Thursday announced Rs 25 lakh in compensation for the family of 53-year-old man who died after a portion of the Gokulpuri Metro Station on the Pink Line in northeast Delhi collapsed, official statement said.
The DMRC announced Rs 5 lakh for the grievously injured and Rs 1 lakh for those who received minor injuries, it stated. The transporters also suspended two of its officials over the collapse.
“Two DMRC officials, a manager and a junior engineer from the civil department, have been immediately suspended,” the statement read.
The transporter had initially announced an ex-gratia of Rs 50,000 for minor injury, Rs 2.5 lakh for grievous injury and Rs 15 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased. The figures were later increased.
The DMRC will be investigating the circumstances leading to this incident to take necessary remedial measures to prevent such unfortunate occurrences in the future, it said.
According to the statement, in an incident at the Gokulpuri Metro Station on Pink Line, a portion of the station wall towards ‘up’ platform fell on the road at 11.04 am on Thursday, injuring five persons.
They were rushed to the nearest hospital for medical attention.
“However, one of the injured unfortunately passed away,” Anuj Dayal, principal executive director corporate communications of DMRC, said.
“Taking immediate cognisance of the unfortunate incident at Gokulpuri, DMRC’s managing director Vikas Kumar has issued instructions to all the concerned departments in DMRC to conduct vigorous safety checks across the Delhi metro network,” Dayal said.
The road was cleared of the debris within an hour of the incident to ensure seamless traffic movement, he said.
The executive directorvil\\O&M is at the site for a first-hand assessment of the situation apart from officials from all concerned departments, he said.
The DMRC officials are at the hospital ensuring all possible assistance to the injured. All details regarding the incident have been shared with the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS), Dayal said.
At least 27 people killed and several others injured in blasts in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province outside candidate offices, a day before the country holds its general election.
The explosions occurred despite tens of thousands of police and paramilitary personnel stationed around Pakistan to maintain order in the wake of a recent spike in militant strikes, particularly in Balochistan. It was not immediately clear who was behind Wednesday’s attack. Several groups, including the Islamist militant Pakistani Taliban and separatist groups from Balochistan, oppose the Pakistani state and have carried out attacks in recent months.
Abdullah Zehri, a senior police official in Balochistan Panjgur, said that the blast outside the election office of candidate Asfandyar Khan Kakar was detonated remotely and was placed in a bag outside the building. “The condition of some of the injured is critical and they have been rushed to Quetta for treatment,” he said.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) confirmed the two blasts and said security had been further enhanced in the province for Thursday’s elections.
Caretaker Interior Minister Gohar Ejaz has strongly condemned the blast outside the election office of an independent candidate in Pishin.
The Union government has introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to provide reservation to Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in panchayats and municipal bodies in Jammu and Kashmir.
The legislation aims to establish consistency in laws with constitutional provisions and ensure justice for OBC citizens in the region.
Currently, there is no OBC reservation in panchayats and municipalities in the Union Territory.
The bill proposes the formation of a commission to determine the number of reserved seats after parliamentary approval.
The amendment seeks to align the J&K Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, J&K Municipal Act, 2000, and J&K Municipal Corporation Act, 2000 with constitutional provisions related to Panchayats and Municipalities.
The Cricket Bat Manufacturers Association of Kashmir (CBMAK) has initiated legal proceedings against Sony Pictures Networks, the producers of ‘Shark Tank India,’ and Tramboo Sports Pvt. Ltd. The dispute arises from claims made during an episode that aired on January 30, 2024.
CBMAK, recognized as the umbrella organization for all cricket bat manufacturers in the Kashmir valley, has strongly refuted Tramboo Sports’ portrayal as the exclusive manufacturer of Kashmir willow cricket bats. The Association contends that statements made on “Shark Tank India” have misled the public and caused significant harm to the businesses of its members.
Expressing deep concern, CBMAK asserts that these misrepresentations have dealt a “severe blow” to the sales of their members’ bats and have tarnished the reputation of the entire indigenous Kashmiri bat-making industry. Emphasizing the superior quality of bats manufactured by its members, CBMAK claims support from various star cricketers who endorse and use their products.
CBMAK is particularly astonished by the claims made by Tramboo Sports during the January 30, 2024, episode, where they allege that the company falsely presented itself as the sole manufacturer of Kashmir willow bats.
Seeking resolution, CBMAK, through its legal counsel, has issued a detailed legal notice demanding an on-air apology within 15 days from both Sony Pictures Networks and Tramboo Sports. Additionally, the Association is seeking compensation of one hundred crores for damages, loss, and mental agony suffered.
In response, Tramboo Sports Pvt. Ltd. has stated that the televised pitch on “Shark Tank India” was a brief excerpt from a presentation lasting over an hour, leading to misunderstandings. The company emphasizes its commitment to encouraging business development and contributing to the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.
New Delhi : A Delhi court on Monday extended former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia’s judicial custody till February 22, but permitted him to visit his ailing wife once a week during the period
Special judge M.K. Nagpal, of the Rouse Avenue Courts, who is overseeing the Delhi excise policy case, directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to submit a detailed status report on the case by the next date of hearing, expressing concerns over incomplete disclosure about the probe’s status.
The central agency also filed a report stating that the investigation is ongoing and at a crucial stage, with completion regarding the 16 charge sheeted accused persons.
However, the defence counsel objected, citing incomplete status reports and the need for time to scrutinise translated documents received recently.
The court, recognising the complexity of the case, directed the CBI to install necessary software in the laptops of defence counsel for efficient access to the voluminous case files.
The alleged excise policy scam is being probed by both the enforcement agencies – the Enforcement Directorate and CBI.
On Monday, judge Nagpal adjourned Sisodia’s bail application in cases by both the agencies.
Sisodia had asked for custody parole for twice-weekly visits to his ailing wife. However, the court granted a weekly visit and adjourned the bail application.
Recently, the same court had asked for a fresh status report from the CBI in the case. The judge had also closed the opportunity for accused persons to inspect documents at the CBI office, stating sufficient time had been given.
The court had directed that the matter should now be listed for arguments to frame charges.
As counsel for Sisodia had mentioned that the CBI had not concluded its investigation, the court had called for a fresh status report to facilitate the commencement of arguments on charges. A compliance report had indicated the supply of DVDs containing charge sheets and relied-upon documents to the accused’s counsel.
The court had also refused to direct the CBI to provide seized documents during a search at Sisodia’s residence and office, saying that the legality would be considered during the trial. It had also expressed dissatisfaction with the jail authorities for not informing about Sisodia’s video conferencing appearance.
Earlier, on December 22, 2023, the court had directed the CBI to facilitate document inspection at its headquarters, allowing counsel time until January 15, and subsequently, the CBI was to file a compliance report.
New Delhi : Delhi Police Crime Branch officials reached the residence of Delhi minister and AAP leader Atishi on Sunday to serve notice in connection with a probe over allegations that BJP was trying to “buy” AAP MLAs.
However, as per sources, the minister is not at home.
On Saturday, the Chief Minister’s Office had received summons from Delhi Police and an official receiving for which was also given to cops.
Meanwhile, a police source said that the Crime Branch has sought a reply to the notice to Delhi CM Arvjnd Kejriwal in three days.
Sources said that the team also asked Kejriwal to provide evidence in the matter.
On Friday, as per sources, besides Kejriwal’s residence, the Crime Branch team also went to AAP Minister Atishi’s residence to serve a notice. However, the notices were not accepted at either location.
Meanwhile, Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva had said that the saffron party welcomes reports of Crime Branch launching an inquiry into AAP’s allegations of the BJP “luring” AAP MLAs.
The Delhi BJP had filed a complaint on January 30, stating that it has made no such offer to AAP MLAs, while demanding a police inquiry into Kejriwal’s allegations.
Sachdeva had said that the Crime Branch has served a notice to Kejriwal, and he should either submit evidence to support his allegations or be prepared to face criminal proceedings.
New Delhi : Protests by the BJP and the AAP a few hundred metres apart on the DDU Marg here left commuters stranded in long traffic jams in central Delhi as police barricaded roads and diverted vehicles.
Bumper-to-bumper traffic was also witnessed on the National Highway-24 and National Highway-9 near Akshardham.
While the AAP staged a protest over alleged cheating in the Chandigarh mayoral polls, the BJP protested against “corruption” in the Arvind Kejriwal government.
The headquarters of both the parties are on the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Marg and the distance between them is less than 800 metres.
Traffic movement was affected on the DDU Marg and roads leading to it, with long jams witnessed at the ITO, a major intersection of the city. With barricades put up on several areas in Central Delhi, other roads too saw traffic congestion.
“Movement of traffic is restricted on DDU Marg due to demonstrations. Traffic is heavy on Vikas Marg, IP Marg, Minto Road, JLN Marg and nearby areas due to diversion of traffic. Commuters are advised to avoid these stretches,” the Delhi Traffic Police posted on ‘X’.
“Diversions have been made for smooth flow of traffic. We are witnessing traffic on GT Karnal road and some parts of central Delhi. Staff have been deputed to manage the traffic jams,” a senior official of the Delhi Traffic Police said.
There were long jams near India Gate, Bahadurshah Zafar Marg and Minto Road near Connaught Place. Traffic was crawling on Mathura also.
The commuters also posted on X on the traffic situation.
They mentioned that the traffic was heavy at Sarai Kale Khan, on Vikas Marg near Preet Vihar and at Dayanand Vihar. The traffic was also affected near Town Hall Chadni Chowk.
Lucknow: In a major accomplishment, the Uttar Pradesh government has achieved 60 per cent increase in its revenue in the month of January 2024 compared to the revenue generated in the corresponding period last year, the data of revenue receipts released for the month of January reveals.
According to the latest revenue data, the state government has accumulated total revenue of Rs 5,005.06 crore in January this year.
This reflects a significant growth of 59.17 per cent compared to the revenue receipts for the corresponding month of January 2023.
As per the figures, the total revenue receipts until January 2024 stand at Rs 36,122.36 crore, indicating a substantial increase of 15.60 per cent compared to the revenue receipts worth Rs 31,246.62 crores in January 2023. These figures indicate Uttar Pradesh’s consistent progress on the path of development in Yogi government.
Actor-model Poonam Pandey died on Thursday night due to cervical cancer. Pandey’s manager said that the actor was diagnosed in the last stage of the dreaded disease a few days back. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in India.
Cervical cancer, which is mostly contracted via sexual intercourse, is a type of cancer that affects the cells lining the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the leading cause of cervical cancer. The virus can be easily passed from one person to another during sex and causes no symptoms.
Symptoms may take years to develop after having sex with someone who may be carrying an HPV infection. This makes it hard to detect and know when one first gets infected.
Poonam Pandey, known for her bold photos and videos, made her film debut with “Nasha” in 2013 and was recently seen on Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Lock Upp’ in 2022
However, many people on social media have doubts that Poonam Pandey died and they think that her official account might be hacked.
“Cervical cancer patients don’t die suddenly, out of nowhere. Just checked Poonam Pandey’s Instagram. Until four days ago, she was fine, posting glamorous media.
If she is indeed dead, it needs to be investigated. There were reports of a troubled relationship with her husband in the past that involved the police.
And I hope this is not a publicity stunt disguised as creating awareness for cervical cancer, which would be unethical and irresponsible, especially when dealing with sensitive issues like health awareness.” A tweet posted on X in the name of @theskindoctor13
Now, it’s a matter of investigation how the actor died.
A Tehelka SIT report unveils an illicit network that not only orchestrates paper leaks but also aids those desperate to immigrate in navigating the illicit ‘donkey’ route, as famously depicted in the eponymously named recent Bollywood hit
“’Our mafia reigns supreme as the main force behind the leakage of examination papers. There isn’t a single examination in India that escapes our sway. Our reach extends to even the prestigious IAS examination, which is available for a price tag of Rs 3 crore. We assure you a foolproof package, covering Prelims, Main, and Interview, all with an unequivocal 100% guarantee.’
This shocking revelation comes to light as Rakesh Bhandari, an agent from Delhi, unveils his illicit services to an undercover reporter of Tehelka boasting how he could get any examination paper of India leaked in exchange for money.
Bhandari also explained to the reporter the imperative of maintaining a low-profile existence to evade the watchful eyes of law enforcement agencies. He explained that living lavishly post the proceeds from their myriad illegal ventures would inevitably attract unwanted attention. While elaborating on the clandestine operations of his gang, Bhandari said that they were not only involved in orchestrating paper leaks but were also facilitating an underground network to help Indians navigate the illicit and dangerous “donkey” route – a clandestine path to foreign shores for those desperate to immigrate — famously depicted in recent hit Bollywood film ‘Dunki.’ Additionally, they aid individuals in securing foreign citizenship of specific countries, all of course in exchange for a financial transaction.
Bhandari then unveiled the shady business practices prevalent in their industry, where they adhere to unconventional ethics. One curious tactic was: always bring a woman along to deals. A strategic move anticipating that, if things take a turn for the worse, the presence of a woman can serve as a potential escape route from negative situations. Additionally, they operate as a tight-knit gang, maintaining a code of silence among themselves. Refusing to share phone numbers with clients, they communicate exclusively in coded language to navigate the murky waters of their illicit dealings, he revealed.
Rakesh Bhandari came to meet with the Tehelka reporter in a five-star hotel in Delhi to finalise a deal under which question paper of the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE ) of 2024, to be held on 20th January, would be provided in exchange for Rs 18 lakh per candidate. As per the existing regulations, any student who pursued medicine from an international institution must clear the screening test, FMGE, administered twice a year by the autonomous body National Board of Examination (NBA). This test is a prerequisite for obtaining provisional or permanent registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Councils (SMCs), allowing them to practice medicine in India legally. Bhandari assured our reporter of a foolproof arrangement this year, guaranteeing the leakage of FMGE question papers two days before the exam at a fixed rate of Rs 18 lakh per candidate.
Unaware that we were just posing as his prospective clients, Bhandari then explained the arrangement for executing the plan. It involved handing the paper to our students on January 16th-17th at a location designated by Bhandari, who would then escort our students to a pre-decided place of his choice. Following the resolution of the paper by Bhandari’s associate, our students would be ‘released’ on the night of January 18th for the exam on January 20th. He asserted a 100% certainty of getting hold of the question paper days before the FMGE exam this year. Notably, he mentioned that while he charged 20-25 lakh per candidate from others, he was offering us a discounted rate of Rs 18 lakh per candidate owing to our familiarity with him.
Reporter- Ye bataiye kis tarekey se hoga.. aapne 3 tareke bataye they.?
Bhandari- Ek tareka to wo jo best hai..paper wala
Reporter- Paper leak hoga?
Bhandari- Haan..karwa dunga paper ko
Reporter- Exam 20 January ko hai?
Bhandari- 18 takeekh ko raat ko chodh dunga usko.
Reporter- Paper leak kahan se hoga,?
Bhandari- Leak kahan se ho raha hai, aa raha hai mere pass.
Reporter- Aapke pass aa raha hai..matlab exam se pehle aa raha hai, leak hi ho gaya na.
Bhandari- 17 tareekh.. 18 tareekh.
Reporter-17-18 mein paper aa raha hai..?
Reporter- 17-18 mein padega wo.
Bhandari- Dikha dunga 17-18 mein padega wo.
Reporter- Solve kaun karwayega paper ladke ko?
Bhandari- Solve karwa kar dunga.
Reporter- Aapke pass hain bandey?
Bhandari- hmm.
Reporter- Kya system rahega bandey ka hisab kitab?
Bhandari- Waise to 20-25 lakh rupees leta hoon logon se aapse to 18 mein baat hui hai…
Reporter- Haan last time 18 mein hui thi..
Bhandari- Is baar 100 percent hai..100 percent
Reporter- Mainey ek ladke se milwaya bhi tha
Bhandari- Is baar pakka hai..uska phone hona chahiye wahan par jahan par location hai, register karwaya ho.
[Unaware of our true intentions of exposing the malpractices, the Delhi agent dangled a tempting proposition of an access to this year’s FMGE paper for a hefty Rs 18 lakh. According to the plan, Bhandari’s associate would crack the leaked paper and equip our student with answers before his release on January 20th.]
Bhandari then revealed his modus operand: he would pick up our student from a designated spot, who would remain under his care on January 17th-18th for a fee of Rs 10k. On the evening of January 18th, after his associate solved the question paper for our candidate, he would be released to appear in the FMGE exam scheduled for January 20th.
Reporter- Poora system samjha do kaise hoga bacchey ka?
Bhandari- Baccha aayega apne pass se..aap mujhse bacchey ko milwaogey kahin, koi point rakhenge, jaise sha…XXXa ho gaya, mein yahan se pick karunga..
Reporter- Bacchey ko yahan se pick karoge jo bhi point aapko bataya jayega..?
Bhandari- Point mein dunga aapko…kahan milna hai.
Reporter- Aap bataoge ya main bataonga?
Bhandari- Main hi bataonga…..aapke point par thodi aaunga main..main aapko kahunga is point par aao…aap k pass 10-12 bacchey hain…12 bacchey lekar aa jao..hamari gadiyan lagi hongi, hum pickup kara denge.
Bhandari- Kahin bhi ho aapko thodi bata denge, kahan par hain hum..
Reporter- Nahin matlab jagah Delhi mein hi hogi..?
Bhandari- Aas pass..hi hogi.
Bhandari- Uska khana rehna do din ka..
Reporter- ladke ko do din.?
Bhandari- Haan matlab 17 tareekh ko le liya usko, 18 tareekh ko chodh denge usko..6-7 baje.
Reporter- Paper solve karwa ke.?
Bhandari- Sab kuch karwa ke…
Bhandari- 19 tareekh ko wo aapke pass rahega.
Reporter- Theek hai
Bhandari- 20 tareekh ko Exam de dega..confirm ho jayega..
[Bhandari revealed his strategy: picking up students for a two-day period at Rs 10k, with the promise that, after his associate solved the exam paper, they would be released to take the FMGE exam on January 20th.]
Bhandari told us that our students would have to memorize the answers he would provide before the exam, assuring us that his prepared question paper would be an exact match of the final one on January 20th.
Reporter- Aur wahi questions nahi aaye exam mein to…?
Bhandari- Ho hi nahi sakta.
Reporter- Guarantee?
Bhandari- Guarantee…phir itni mehnat kyun karunga main.
[While emphasizing the necessity for our students to memorize the answers he would supply, Bhandari offered a guarantee that his prepared question paper would align with the final one, scheduled for January 20th.]
Subsequently, Bhandari requested us to keep the foreign MBBS degree, mark sheets, and four post-dated cheques for the agreed-upon amount handy to avoid any last minute glitches.
Bhandari- Documens le lo..
Reporter- Document main kya kya?
Bhandari- Degree aur transfer.
Reporter- Degree MBBS ki, jo usne videsh se ki hai ?
Bhandari- Haan aur marks card jo uska hota hai.
Reporter- Marksheet?
Bhandari- Haan wo degree k saath hi hoti hai, aur 4 cheque…baccha apne naam se dega..
Reporter- 4 cheque.. PDC ke kitne amount ke.?.
Bhandari- jaise 20-22 lakh ki baat hui, to aap apne hisab se karlo na…
Reporter- Jaise 20 lakh ki baat hui to, 5-5 lakh ke…PDC wo aap ko dene honge…
[Now, Bhandari advised us to keep the academic documents of the students along with four PDCs of the agreed upon amount handy to ensure smooth execution of the plan.]
As per Bhandari, payment from the students will be collected after they successfully clear their exam. He reiterates to our reporter that obtaining the leaked paper from him ensures a guaranteed passing outcome for our students.
Reporter- Accha payment kab karni hogi ladke ko.?
Bhandari- Result k baad.
Reporter- Result kab aayega ?
Bhandari- 20 tareekh ka exam hai to 2 Feburary tak aayega result.
Reporter- 2 Feb ko result aa jayega uske baad payment karna hai…
Bhandari- 48 ghante k ander ander..
Reporter- Result aane k 48 ghantey k ander ander payment karna hai… 10-12 din koi payment nahi karna…?
Bhandari- Kyun karoge aap, usko to pata hoga mein pass hoon.
Reporter- Matlab 20 ko usne exam de diye , 20 k baad 2 tareekh ko usko payment karna hai agar pass ho gaya to…?
Bhandari- Wo to hoga hi hoga pass.
Reporter- Guarantee hai..?
Bhandari- Bhaisaheb usko wohi pakdaya hai jo aa raha hai…
[To gain his confidence, the Delhi agent assured our reporter that payment from our students would be collected after they successfully cleared their exams]
After talking in detail about the FMGE paper leak of January 20th 2024 exam, Bhandari turned to another facet of his operation: facilitating foreign citizenship for monetary gains. Bhandari put the reporter on the phone with his associate, Naveen. Described as the “right man” for the job, Naveen outlined a scheme involving a Polish woman willing to enter a contract marriage with an Indian man in exchange for money.
During the phone conversation, Naveen explained the modus operandi : The Polish woman would travel to India, marry the man, and subsequently they would return to Poland. After a few months, they would dissolve the marriage, leaving the Indian man with a Polish passport and citizenship.
When apprised of the conversation, Bhandari confirmed its accuracy, calling it the “right way” to obtain foreign citizenship. While further explaining the financial aspects, he said that the Polish woman would be paid expenses for travelling to India, and the remaining sum would be due after the citizenship was secured.
Reporter- Citizenship ki main bata doon unhoney kya bataya hai Naveen ji ne…jissey aapne phone par baat karwai hai, unhoney kaha hai ke jaise Poland ki hai, Poland ki citizenship chahiye jahan English speaking ho…age bata di maine wo taiyar hai..
Bhandari- Age zyada hai…
Reporter- Nahi nahi dekhne mein 35 ka lagta hai wo…aap uski tension na lo, Naveen ji se baat ho gayi hai meri..wo keh rahe hain ladki aayegi Poland se shadi kar legi…nagrikta k liye, uske baad wo ladki unko lekar wahan chali jayegi Poland, wahan divorce ho jayega..
Bhandari- 5 mahine…3-4 mahine mein mil jayega.
Reporter- Aur citizenship mil jayegi… ye hai.
Bhandari- Tareeka to wo hi hota hai na..wo genuine kaam kara kar dega..
Reporter- Iska bhi payment baad mein hoga…?
Bhandari- Jo ladki aayegi uska kharcha kaun dega…wahan se flight pakad kar aayegi kharcha to aap dogey na… to India, rest money will be paid after the work.
[Bhandari, after discussing the FMGE paper leak, revealed his involvement in arranging contract marriages for obtaining foreign citizenship.]
Bhandari openly admitted to our undercover reporter that he wielded absolute control over the entire paper leak syndicate even as he claimed that he operated from his base in Tashkent. According to him, he wields the power to orchestrate the leakage of any examination paper in India, even extending his influence to civil services.
When asked about the rate for leaking civil services papers, Bhandari dropped the bombshell: It is Rs 3 crore, and it would cover prelims, mains, and the interview. Furthermore, he assured our reporter that this year, he holds the key to leaking the FMGE paper.
Reporter- Paper confirm ho raha hai leak is baar ka..2024?
Bhandari- Sir ji koi bhi paper bologey na aap, koi bhi paper bologey, wo poora Mafia hai mere saath….Tashkent mein aisey hi na thodi betha tha main..
Reporter- IAS ka?
Bhandari- Paisa bahut lagta hai usmein.
Reporter- Kitna?
Bhandari- 3 crore…de dogey…?
Reporter- Civil services ka nikalwa do, dono ka ya ek ka ?
Bhandari- Dono ka 100 percent, interview tak setting kara kar chalni padti hai…prelims to aram se nikal dega, main rehta hai interview tak setting…kaunsa cadre kar raha hai, is baar kaun sa aayega, wo yehi kaam to kartey hain saarey.
[Bhandari claimed that while he was sitting in a distant Taskent, he still wielded the keys to unlocking any Indian exam paper, including the coveted civil services. His price tag for this illicit access to civil sevices exam? A staggering Rs 3 crore, encompassing prelims, mains, and even the final interview.]
Then Bhandari went on to divulge further details about his shadowy enterprises, shedding light on his involvement in illegal immigration. According to him, he possesses connections with individuals capable of facilitating the illicit passage of Indians to foreign lands through the covert “donkey” route.
Reporter- Teesra batao “Donkey” route..
Bhandari- Wohi karayega, bol diya tha mainey..par wo thoda sirdardi wala kaam hai…
Reporter- Accha bata to do..?
Bhandari- Usmein kya hota hai ki…5-6 country ghoomney padtey hain..
Reporter- Kaun- kaun se?
Bhandari- Wo bata dega aapko saare..
Reporter- Kaun batayega?
Bhandari- Naveen bhai, Naveen bhai ka hai ek aadmi…Zara wala karta hai ye kaam..wo to king hai, king pin hai Zara wala..
Reporter- Zara wala kaun..?
Bhandari- Ye code words hotey hain.. is line mein code words mein baat hoti hai..naam se nahi hoti..aapka bhi code word hi hoga phir aagey..
Reporter- Theek hai..
Bhandari- Hamare ko to apna lena hai…agey bhej diya aapnae, thoda se ye hota hai..jaise 20 aadmi aapne bhej diye, ek aadmi ka kabhi kabhi phas gaya maamla…
Reporter- Haan wo to aapne bataya tha phone pe..
Bhandari- Tabhi to ye kaam hum thoda sa kam kartey hain
Reporter- Kis- kis country ka ho sakta hai..?
Bhandari- Jahan par bhi chahe.
Reporter- America, Canada?
Bhandari- USA ja sakta hai…
Reporter- USA?
Bhandari- Wahan par passport phek de, asylum le lenge..mujko khatra hai ji..
Reporter- Asylum le le, wo to London mein bhi ho jayega?
Bhandari- London mein bhi ho jayega..
Bhandari- Ek jhund jata hai ek ke baad, phir pakde jaatey hain…2-4 din, 5-7 din band rehtey hain..phir asylum mil jata hai..
Reporter- Ye ho jayega.. kyunki is mein bhi kuch log hain isliye mein pooch raha tha…?
Bhandari- Bhai sahib ek baat batao kaun sa kaam mushkil hai..?
[Bhandari bragged about his ability to arrange clandestine journeys for desperate individuals seeking new lives abroad, claiming access to a secretive network dubbed as “donkey” route. He boasted that no task was insurmountable for him.]
However, it must be told that the incident described above is not an isolated case of paper leak in India. In the recent past, there have been numerous instances of malpractices spanning various examinations, ranging from school-level papers to recruitment tests. What sets this apart, though, is that for the first time, a member of the paper leak mafia has been captured on Tehelka’s spy camera, openly confessing his intention to leak the question paper for the January 20th, 2024 FMGE examination.
As we come to the conclusion of our investigative report, we can safely say that the claims made by Bhandari, if true, paint a disturbing picture of systemic corruption eroding the very foundation of India’s meritocratic system. Additionally, his boast of facilitating the illicit passage of Indians to foreign lands through the covert “donkey” route exposes the dark underbelly of citizenship acquisition and the lengths some individuals will go to for a passport to a new life.
