State vs. Unknown Accused — Army officer selection centre irregularities

Updates

1. Judgment1 Jun 2026

   Army initiates court martial against Major General and others in Kapurthala job scam

   The Indian Army has initiated court-martial proceedings against a Major General and several other personnel in connection with a 2021 case involving alleged bribery and malpractice in officer selection at the Service Selection Centre in Kapurthala.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Indian Army has begun a court-martial trial for senior officers and other personnel.

   Who:

   The Indian Army is the agency, and the accused include a Major General and other military personnel.

   When:

   Reported on 1 Jun 2026.

   Where:

   Kapurthala, Punjab.

   Why:

   They are accused of taking bribes and using unfair practices to select army officers.

   What it means:

   A military court will now hear the evidence to decide if the accused individuals are guilty.

   The New Indian Express
2. News15 Mar 2021

   CBI set to investigate irregularities at Army’s officer selection centre

   India News: NEW DELHI: The Army has handed over a case of malpractices at a selection center for officers in the Kapurthala district of Punjab to the CBI,...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Army gave a case regarding unfair practices at an officer selection center to the federal investigation agency.

   Who:

   The Army is the reporting agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation is the investigative agency, and unknown people are the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 15 Mar 2021.

   Where:

   Kapurthala district, Punjab.

   Why:

   There were reports of malpractices occurring at the center where candidates are selected for army officer roles.

   What it means:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation will now take over the probe into these alleged irregularities.

   The Times of India