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Vyapam scam: Accused allegedly commits suicide in Madhya Pradesh

Accused Praveen Yadav hanged himself at his house at Maharajpur, police said

Praveen Yadav, Vyapam case accused
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Vyapam accused Praveen Yadav commits suicide at his residence in Madhya Pradesh's Morena. Photo: ANI

Press Trust of India Morena (MP)
An accused in the infamous Vyapam scam, related to rigging of entrance examinations conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPPEB), allegedly committed suicide on Wednesday.

Praveen Yadav (27), named as an accused in the case in 2012, hanged himself at his house at Maharajpur near Morena town, police said.

In July 2015, the Supreme Court had ordered a CBI probe into all Vyapam scam cases after several persons -- accused or witnesses -- died under suspicious circumstances following uncovering of the racket.

"Praveen took this extreme step as he had been grilled in the case many times.