Crime Branch nabs PSC additional secretary R. Hari in examination irregularities case

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The PSC heaquarters in Thiruvananthapuram

The Crime Branch on Friday nabbed Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) additional secretary R. Hari, an accused in the case pertaining to the alleged irregularities in an examination conducted for the State Planning Board.

The accused was reportedly apprehended from a relative’s house in Ernakulam. He had been on the run since the arrest of another accused, P. Satheesh, a former deputy secretary of the PSC, two days ago. Both the accused were allegedly in charge of the evaluation process of the controversial examination. The government had suspended Mr. Hari from service, pending inquiry, while the retirement benefits of the other accused have been withheld.

‘Deliberate manipulation’

Meanwhile, Mr. Satheesh’s remand report filed by the Crime Branch has alleged deliberate manipulation in the PSC examination. According to the report, the irregularities were purportedly carried out with the knowledge and involvement of officials, including Mr. Satheesh and Mr. Hari.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 31, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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