The arrest of Shankar Prusty, alleged mastermind of the Odisha Police Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment scam, has exposed a complex web of deceit that began in a quiet village in Odisha and evolved into one of the state’s most elaborate examination frauds.

Once a small-town coaching tutor, Prusty’s journey from Brahmanchhai village in Sheragada block of Ganjam district to the centre of a multi-crore scam reveals years of alleged manipulation, political ambition, and evasion from law enforcement.

Shankar Prusty’s Early Life And Local Roots

According to sources, Shankar Prusty was born into a modest family in Brahmanchhai, He completed his matriculation at the local village school before studying at SMIT College, Berhampur.

After graduation, he started a coaching institute, gaining access t

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