The Police Department is thoroughly investigating the KEA Bluetooth scam in which some candidates used Bluetooth devices for writing examinations conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority, and the State government is ready to conduct a high-level investigation if necessary, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has said.
Addressing presspersons in Kalaburagi city on Wednesday, Mr. Kharge said though KEA had conducted the examination under tight security, handheld detectors and metal detectors were used in examination centres, some candidates entered the centre carrying Bluetooth devices. The police immediately arrested the candidates. Two accused are absconding.
Replying to a question about the involvement of a senior official, Mr. Kharge said that the police will go to the bottom of this scam and whoever is found involved in this case will not be spared.
