Two arrested for impersonating MDCAT candidates in Karachi

Police have arrested two individuals for impersonating candidates in the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) at NED University, Karachi, Express News reported. The suspects were found attempting to take the exam on behalf of the original candidates.

According to the FIR, the accused, identified as Qaiser Ali, son of Iqrar Ali, and Abdul Majid, son of Qabil Din, were arrested after they were caught sitting the test for Shah Zaman and Qamar Din, respectively. The police have registered a case under Sections 419, 420, and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code for fraud and impersonation.

The Medical and Dental College Admission Test retake was successfully conducted across Sindh today, in compliance with the directives issued by the Sindh High Court. The Institute of Business Administration (IBA) University Sukkur was entrusted with the responsibility of conducting the exam in the province.

A total of 38,684 candidates participated in the retake exam held simultaneously in six cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Shaheed Benazirabad, Larkana, and Sukkur. Security and logistical support were provided by provincial and district authorities, along with agencies such as FIA and Intelligence Bureau (IB).