Raj on high alert ahead of NEET re-exam on June 21
Jaipur, June 20 -- The Rajasthan government and police administration have gone on high alert ahead of the NEET re-examination scheduled for June 21, with elaborate security arrangements being put in place across the state.
Sikar, which came under the spotlight during the previous NEET paper leak controversy and is widely known as a major coaching hub, is witnessing special administrative and security preparations ahead of the examination.
Reviewing the state's preparedness, chief secretary V Srinivas on Thursday said transparency remains the government's top priority. He directed district collectors and superintendents of police to maintain heightened vigilance at sensitive examination centres, ensure adequate police deployment, and provide uninterrupted electricity and water supply during the examination.
Police have launched a continuous monitoring campaign to prevent rumours, paper leaks, impersonation attempts and other anti-social activities before and during the examination. Plainclothes police personnel will be deployed around coaching institutes and student hostels, while station house officers (SHOs) and circle officers (COs) have been directed to inspect coaching centres and hostels in their respective jurisdictions and interact with students to spread awareness.
Authorities will also monitor the movement of visitors staying in hotels, dharamshalas and other accommodation facilities to prevent any suspicious activities linked to the examination.
Speaking to the media, IG Rahul Prakash on Friday said detailed meetings had been held at the state level well in advance and comprehensive guidelines had been issued for conducting the examination.
"All examination centres are being prepared with utmost sensitivity. Every centre is under CCTV surveillance, and all procedures are being videographed. Police escorts are being provided for the movement of examination materials. Verification of all personnel involved is being carried out, and strict checking arrangements have been made for candidates entering the centres. Jammers have also been installed to prevent mobile phone usage inside examination venues," he said.
Addressing concerns about enhanced security arrangements in Sikar, Prakash said no examination centre in Rajasthan would be allowed to operate without adequate preparations.
"The only difference in Sikar is that it has a larger number of examination centres and candidates, requiring additional deployment. Traffic management is also receiving special attention. However, the same level of vigilance and sensitivity is being maintained at all examination centres across the state," he added....
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