Team Goemkarponn
PONDA: Ponda Police have arrested two persons for their alleged involvement in impersonation and examination malpractice during the recruitment examination for the post of Administrative Assistant held at IIT Goa, Farmagudi, on October 10, 2026.
The accused have been identified as Rakesh Daholiya, 29, a native of New Delhi, and Ankit Singh, 23, a native of Haryana.
According to the complaint lodged by K. Kamaraj, Inspector/Executive and In-charge of the CISF Unit at Goa Airport, the alleged incident occurred between 10 am and 12 noon at the Indian Institute of Technology, GEC Campus, Farmagudi, Ponda.
The complaint states that the accused allegedly used electronic devices and associated equipment as unfair means while appearing for the recruitment examination.
During passenger screening at Dabolim Airport, the two accused were allegedly found in possession of electronic devices, Bluetooth earpieces, SIM cards and other associated equipment.
During the inquiry, Rakesh Daholiya allegedly disclosed that he had impersonated another candidate, identified as Vikash Chander, and appeared for the examination on his behalf using the electronic devices.
The alleged act involved impersonation and cheating by deceiving the examination authorities and dishonestly undertaking the examination in place of another candidate.
Ponda Police have arrested both accused, and further investigation is being conducted by PSI Prajyot Bakhale of Ponda Police Station.
