Haridwar Board Exam Scandal: Eight Dummy Candidates Apprehended During Class 10 Hindi Test
A significant examination malpractice incident has been uncovered in Haridwar, where eight dummy candidates were caught attempting to appear in the Class 10 Hindi board examination. The incident occurred on Tuesday at the Government Inter College in Salempur, Haridwar, sending shockwaves through the local education community.
Immediate Police Involvement and Student Detention
The school administration took swift action upon discovering the fraud, handing over seven students to the police for further investigation. Among those detained were four girls, while one male accused managed to escape from the examination premises before authorities could apprehend him. The police have launched a search operation to locate the fugitive student.
Official Statements Reveal Systematic Fraud
Block Education Officer Bhanu Pratap Sharma provided detailed insights into the case, explaining that the examination center at Government Inter College was hosting students enrolled at Savitri Shiksha Sadan. "During routine verification procedures in the examination hall, vigilant invigilators detected serious discrepancies in the students' admit cards," Sharma stated.He further elaborated that "the photographs affixed on the examination cards did not match official records and appeared to have been deliberately replaced, despite being formally attested by the school where the candidates were originally enrolled." This revelation suggests a potentially organized attempt to circumvent examination protocols.
School Management Under Scrutiny
When education officials sought clarification from the school management regarding the fraudulent documents, they received no satisfactory response. This lack of cooperation prompted the principal to immediately inform local law enforcement authorities about the developing situation.
City Superintendent of Police Abhay Singh confirmed that seven dummy candidates have been formally detained. "Among those apprehended, six are legal adults while one is a minor. We are initiating appropriate legal proceedings in this serious matter," Singh announced, emphasizing the gravity of the examination fraud.
Broader Implications for Examination Integrity
This incident raises significant concerns about:
- The effectiveness of current verification procedures during board examinations
- Potential vulnerabilities in the admit card authentication system
- The need for enhanced monitoring mechanisms at examination centers
- Accountability measures for educational institutions involved in such malpractices
Education authorities have assured the public that a thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the full extent of this examination fraud and identify all parties involved in facilitating the dummy candidates' participation.
