Curious case of Jyoti Mishra: The ‘Phantom’ IFS officer

Suresh Narain Mishra, a sub-inspector with the UP Police, felt immense pride two years ago when his daughter, Jyoti, passed the prestigious civil services exam. The achievement brought him numerous congratulatory calls, while Jyoti became a media sensation as a small-town girl who had achieved a remarkable feat. However, their joy was short-lived. The Indian Embassy in Madrid, Spain, revealed that the world Jyoti had presented was based on falsehood and deceit. Mishra’s pride quickly turned into despair as the truth about his daughter’s fabricated success came to light.