Guwahati, 29th September: A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been established to investigate the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) recruitment scam, according to reports.
Preliminary information indicates that the committee was formed in response to direct orders from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
In accordance with the chief minister’s directives, the committee will be led by a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) official and has been assembled by the Director General of Police (DGP) of Assam, Gyanendra Pratap Singh.
Advocate Nalin Kohli has apprised the Gauhati High Court of this development, which pertains to the constitution of the SIT.
Reports further suggest that the Gauhati High Court has instructed the SIT to submit a report on the matter within a six-month timeframe.
Additionally, it is anticipated that APS officer Surjeet Singh Panesar may not be included in the investigative committee, according to sources. The establishment of this SIT underscores the commitment to addressing alleged irregularities in the APSC recruitment process.