UP Officer, Shot 7 Times For Exposing Scam, Clears Civil Service Exam
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Rinkoo Rahee is a provincial civil service officer from Hapur, Uttar Pradesh
An officer who was shot seven times after he exposed a corruption case has cleared the civil services or UPSC 2021 (Union Public Service Commission) exam. Rinkoo Singh Rahee ranked 683 in the exam and is overjoyed, since this was the last time he could attempt it.
Rinkoo Rahee is a provincial civil service officer from Hapur, Uttar Pradesh. In 2008, he played a big role in busting an 83-crore scam in scholarships in Muzaffarnagar. He is an officer in the state Social Welfare department.
Eight men were charged and four were sentenced to 10 years in jail.
Soon after the scam was revealed, Rinkoo Rahee was attacked and shot seven times. He was also shot in his face; his face was disfigured and he also lost his sight and hearing.
