58 Held in GP Police Recruitment Fraud Scheme

News Desk

GILGIT: Authorities in Gilgit-Baltistan have apprehended 58 individuals for allegedly impersonating shortlisted candidates during recruitment interviews for police positions.

The arrests were made as part of an ongoing effort to ensure integrity in the hiring process for over 800 vacancies in the police department.

The suspects were detained and face charges under Section 419 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC).

Currently, interviews for more than 2,000 male and female candidates are being conducted at the Central Police Office in Gilgit, as part of a recruitment drive aimed at filling crucial roles within the police force.

A spokesperson for the Gilgit-Baltistan police stated that the crackdown on fraudulent activities is essential to uphold merit and protect the rights of eligible candidates.

“Action against those involved in violations of the law and fraud is continuing without discrimination to ensure transparent recruitment and uphold merit,” the spokesperson emphasized, highlighting the importance of maintaining public confidence in the recruitment process.

As investigations proceed, the police department is committed to implementing stringent measures to prevent further incidents of fraud.

The recruitment process is expected to continue, with authorities keen on ensuring that only qualified candidates are selected for service.