KANNUR: A case of high-tech cheating was reported in the PSC Secretariat Assistant Main exam held today. Police chased and arrested MP Muhammad Sahad (25) of Surur Nivas, Peralassery, Mundalur, Kannur, who initially tried to escape despite being stopped by the vigilance.

The incident took place at Payyambalam Government Vocational Higher Secondary School. A camera was hidden on the collar of his shirt, and a headset was attached to his ear in a way not easily noticeable. The plan was to send the images of the questions through the camera and transcribe the answer through the headset. The camera, pen drive and headset were taken into custody.

The exam was held from 10.30 am to 11.50 am and later from 1.30 pm to 3.50 pm. Based on a tip-off, the Thiruvananthapuram unit officials of the PSC

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