Dhanbad’s education landscape was shaken as police cracked down on a sophisticated cheating operation at an SSC MTS exam venue. The Minerva Digital center in Govindpur became the epicenter of the scandal, resulting in three arrests after hidden Bluetooth tech was detected.
Speaking to reporters, SP Ritvik Srivastava outlined the timeline: exams from February 4-12. A coordinator’s alert on the final day about suspicious devices prompted immediate action. Officers arrived swiftly, combing the site for evidence.
From the candidates’ possession came Bluetooth gadgets and miniature earpieces designed for covert communication. The plot thickened with confessions implicating Shashi Kumar, the registration manager, who facilitated the devices. External helpers relayed solutions wirelessly.
Identified suspects include Raunak Kumar and Bittu Kumar, both Bihar residents from Lakhisarai’s Ramchandrapur and Kochgaon areas. Shashi Kumar, originally from Nalanda’s Daaympur Chak, held a key operational role at the center.
The operation’s audacity was evident in its pricing: Rs 8 lakh per student, half paid in advance. Digital trails on mobiles – chats, documents, payments – sealed the case. Govindpur station logged the FIR as probes widen.
Raids continue across potential hideouts, with authorities determined to dismantle the syndicate. Confiscated gear highlights evolving cheating tactics, urging exam bodies to upgrade security protocols against such innovations.