Three Arrested in Haryana Board Exam Impersonation Scam, CHC Operator Held
In a significant crackdown on academic fraud, three individuals, including a community health centre (CHC) operator, were arrested on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in impersonation during the Class 12 annual examination conducted by the Haryana School Education Board. A minor was also taken into custody in connection with the case, highlighting the severity of the incident.
Incident Details and Police Action
The incident was reported from examination centre number 32 at Government Senior Secondary School in Salaheri, Gurgaon, during the English paper. According to a complaint filed by centre superintendent Amit Kumar, discrepancies were discovered in the admit cards and roll numbers of two candidates during routine verification. Upon scrutiny, officials found that a minor was appearing in place of the original candidate, Shahbaz, a resident of Lakhnaka. Simultaneously, another accused, also named Shahbaz from Adbar, was writing the exam on behalf of Sameer, who is also from Adbar.
Both impersonators were immediately detained at the centre and handed over to the Sadar Nuh police station. Following this, the police apprehended Sameer for allegedly arranging a proxy candidate. Additionally, Junaid, the CHC operator from Taai, was arrested for allegedly preparing fake admit cards and roll number slips to facilitate the fraud. His involvement emerged during interrogation, revealing a coordinated effort to undermine the examination process.
Authorities' Response and Measures
The Nuh Superintendent of Police (SP) emphasized that strict surveillance is being maintained at sensitive examination centres to ensure transparency and fairness in the exam process. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges in maintaining integrity in large-scale educational assessments and the proactive steps being taken by authorities to combat such malpractices.
The arrests serve as a warning to those attempting to manipulate the system, reinforcing the commitment of the Haryana School Education Board and local law enforcement to uphold academic standards. The case is under further investigation to uncover any additional links or individuals involved in the scam.
