Bhopal District Collector Orders Probe Into Repeated Board Exam Paper Leaks
Amid escalating concerns over alleged examination malpractices, the district collector of Bhopal has mandated a comprehensive investigation into the recurring leaks of question papers for Class 5 and 8 board exams. This decisive action follows multiple complaints regarding the premature circulation of handwritten Mathematics and Sanskrit papers, even before their scheduled arrival at examination centers.
Collaborative Effort to Trace Culprits
The collector has directed officials to work in close coordination with the State Cyber Headquarters and local police authorities to identify and apprehend those responsible for the leaks. District project coordinator Ravish Srivastava confirmed that both leaked papers have been formally handed over to the police for forensic analysis and further scrutiny.
Srivastava emphasized the urgency of tracing the source, noting that the leaked documents bore specific Bhopal-related codes, which could provide critical leads in the investigation. The controversy intensified significantly after fresh reports emerged of a Class 8 Sanskrit paper leak, where the question paper allegedly reached students a full day prior to the scheduled examination.
Allegations of Advanced Circulation and Illicit Sales
A family member of an affected student claimed that the circulated version of the paper precisely matched the center code and question paper code later verified at a private examination center. This has raised serious questions about the integrity of the examination process and the security measures in place.
The board exams, conducted across 263 centers in Bhopal, involve nearly 35,000 Class 8 students alone. Aggrieved examinees have alleged that papers were openly circulating in advance, with some pointing to illicit sales on popular messaging platforms like Telegram channels.
This situation underscores broader issues in exam security and the need for robust preventive measures to safeguard the fairness of educational assessments. The investigation aims to restore confidence among students and parents while ensuring that such breaches do not recur in future examinations.
