Because of a sharp jump in a candidate’s performance has taken a dramatic turn, with CCTV footage allegedly showing him using a mobile phone during the Village Administrative Officer (VAO) examination, haveri: A recruitment exam case that initially drew attention.
Shankar Bannur, a youth from Hanagal, had reportedly scored only 25 marks in the KSRP constable recruitment examination. 4, securing 151.25 marks. However, Bannur maintained that he had appeared for nearly 45 competitive examinations, including banking tests, and had performed well in the past.
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Preliminary findings suggest Bannur carried a mobile phone into the examination hall at a centre in Shiggaon, according to officials. Sources in the district administration told TOI that the footage allegedly shows Bannur scanning questions using the Google Lens application, searching for answers online and marking them on the OMR sheet. Sources said he reportedly admitted to carrying the phone into the examination hall. He said he was willing to face any investigation. Deputy commissioner Vijay Mahantesh Danammanavar said an inquiry by the Savanur assistant commissioner was under way and further action, including an FIR, would follow based on the report. SP Yashodha Vantagudi said police were awaiting a formal complaint.
Less than three weeks later, he emerged as the state topper in the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)-conducted VAO examination held on Oct. The remarkable improvement raised suspicion and prompted the KEA to seek an inquiry from the district administration. CCTV footage reportedly shows him using the device during the test. Following the revelations, Hanagal police summoned him for identification and conducted a preliminary inquiry. During questioning, Bannur allegedly stated that only his Aadhaar card was checked at the entrance. He claimed he entered with the phone, occupied a rear seat, searched for answers online and filled the OMR sheet. Officials are also examining possible lapses by invigilators and frisking staff. Download the TOI App.