IN PHOTOS: Women cop aspirants sleep on footpaths during recruitment in Mumbai

Updated On: 08 August, 2024 06:17 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Mumbai police`s recruitment drive for female constables has been delayed by heavy rain. Candidates, often accompanied by family, were seen resting on footpaths and underfoot over bridges due to expensive rental costs in south Mumbai. Pics/ Ashish Raje (Story/Shirish Vaktania)

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<p>According to the police, there is a recurring issue with candidates arriving at the selection ground a day before their scheduled appointments, despite repeated reminders</p>

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According to the police, there is a recurring issue with candidates arriving at the selection ground a day before their scheduled appointments, despite repeated reminders

<p>Uninvited parents also create unnecessary chaos during the selection process. More than 700 people, including SRPF personnel and others, are present at the facility. Cops have installed multiple CCTV cameras to ensure transparency in the testing process</p>

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Uninvited parents also create unnecessary chaos during the selection process. More than 700 people, including SRPF personnel and others, are present at the facility. Cops have installed multiple CCTV cameras to ensure transparency in the testing process

<p>Mumbai police admin DCP Navnath Dhavale said, “All candidates are receiving the best facilities at this ground, including biscuits, water, and bananas. We also have toilet facilities on site. The Wankhede stadium has provided us with a pavilion for additional support. We are doing our best to ensure the comfort of the candidates"</p>

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Mumbai police admin DCP Navnath Dhavale said, “All candidates are receiving the best facilities at this ground, including biscuits, water, and bananas. We also have toilet facilities on site. The Wankhede stadium has provided us with a pavilion for additional support. We are doing our best to ensure the comfort of the candidates"

<p>Upon entering the Mumbai University ground, candidates fill out a form with their photos. Their heights are measured and recorded by the recruitment officers</p>

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Upon entering the Mumbai University ground, candidates fill out a form with their photos. Their heights are measured and recorded by the recruitment officers

<p>They then run 100 metres, followed by 800 metres for women and 1,600 metres for men. After the running test, results are declared and candidates sign them</p>

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They then run 100 metres, followed by 800 metres for women and 1,600 metres for men. After the running test, results are declared and candidates sign them

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If any candidate is dissatisfied with their result, they can apply for a review, which will be checked using CCTV footage

<p>On Tuesday night, the mid-day team visited the Mumbai University ground at Marine Drive and found that candidates were waiting outside the ground until late due to overcrowding. Some candidates were sleeping with their parents on the railway foot over bridge, and many were eating food using their mobile phone flashlights</p>

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On Tuesday night, the mid-day team visited the Mumbai University ground at Marine Drive and found that candidates were waiting outside the ground until late due to overcrowding. Some candidates were sleeping with their parents on the railway foot over bridge, and many were eating food using their mobile phone flashlights

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