New Delhi, Jul 25 (PTI) Nine men were arrested for allegedly impersonating candidates while appearing for a physical test for the post of Tradesman Mate, police said today.

On July 24, nine imposters appeared for the physical test of recruitment for the post of Tradesman Mate at 7 am in ME lines recruitment area of Delhi cantonment, Vijay Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (west) said.

The imposters, identified as Kehar Singh, Sheelesh, Avnish Kumar, Ramavtar, Sonu, Deepak, Sandeep Kumar, Naval Kishor and Bantu, were detained at the centre while appearing for a physical test, the DCP said.

Subsequently, they were arrested and a case has been registered.

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