Police has registered an FIR after the 12th board exam paper was leaked in UP. (Representative)
Agra:
Question papers for Uttar Pradesh Class 12 board exam Mathematics and Biology were allegedly shared on a WhatsApp group an hour after the exam began on Thursday, prompting officials to file a police complaint.
An FIR has been registered in Fatehpur Sikri on the complaint of Agra District School Inspector (DIOS) Dinesh Kumar.
The principal of Atar Singh Inter College, Rajauli in Kirauli, Fatehpur Sikri, his son, who works as a computer operator at the institute, and others have been named in the complaint, the FIR said.
It said it is alleged that the question papers were posted on the WhatsApp group “All Principals Agra” by the principal’s son.
Speaking to PTI, Dr Mukesh Aggarwal, joint director of the secondary education department and supervisor of the examination, said, “After the incident, we have formed a committee and accordingly directed the concerned authorities to take necessary steps in this regard.” “Legal action will be taken against those who have committed this act.” Officials said the question papers were shared an hour after the exam began in the second shift.
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