Twelve Delhi Police constables have been dismissed from service after more than a decade of duty. The dismissals follow a departmental inquiry into the 2007 Delhi Police recruitment exam . Officials confirmed the action on Sunday.
The constables worked in the Police Control Room (PCR) unit as drivers. They allegedly submitted forged driving licenses and other documents to qualify for the exam. Over 81 candidates had initially appeared for the 2007 recruitment.
Inquiry Details
An official order from Delhi Police revealed the selection was conditional. Candidates were appointed pending the verification of their documents. This included the genuineness of their driving licenses.
The investigation gained traction when one candidate from the 2007 exam reapplied in 2012. This individual used the same driving license. A verification check by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Recruitment) and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Branch) found the license was not issued by the Mathura Licensing Authority. This raised doubts about all 81 driver’s licenses received in 2008.
The Delhi Police Commissioner directed the Crime Branch to conduct further inquiries. Letters were sent to the Licensing Authorities Administration in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
Findings and Dismissal
A departmental inquiry found that 12 constables submitted forged driving licenses. These licenses were reportedly procured from Mathura. The constables used these fraudulent documents to gain employment with Delhi Police.
A case was registered against the constables at Model Town police station last year. The official order stated that the constables listed Mathura as their residential address on the licenses. However, no record of their residence in Mathura was found. This confirmed the licenses were obtained through forged means.