{"id":76737,"date":"2024-03-29T11:15:04","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T11:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/eight-arrested-for-facilitating-cheating-at-exam-centers\/"},"modified":"2024-03-29T11:15:04","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T11:15:04","slug":"eight-arrested-for-facilitating-cheating-at-exam-centers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/eight-arrested-for-facilitating-cheating-at-exam-centers\/","title":{"rendered":"Eight arrested for facilitating cheating at exam centers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LAHORE: Eight individuals, including the two center in-charges and four private invigilators, were arrested <\/strong>for accepting bribes and allowing students to cheat in board exams, ARY News reported on Friday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Based on his covert team\u2019s instructions, the Education Minister of Punjab, Rana Sikandar Hayat, conducted a raid at Government High School in Lahore\u2019s Mozang area where the students were caught red-handed while cheating in exams.<\/p>\n

During the raid, the students were found involved in cheating in all over the examination center under the supervision of the invigilators and in-charge of the examination center.<\/p>\n

Upon observing the situation, the Education Minister promptly reached out to the police. Subsequently, the SSP Operations and other relevant police personnel arrived at the scene.<\/p>\n

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Eight individuals, including the two center in-charges and four private invigilators, were arrested. Additionally, the Education Minister ordered the immediate sealing of the examination center.<\/p>\n

The Education Minister of Punjab, Rana Sikandar Hayat, initiated a raid on an examination center in Lahore\u2019s Mozang area.<\/p>\n

The operation, prompted by reports of malpractice, led to the apprehension of eight individuals, including center in-charges and private invigilators. Meanwhile, the examination center was sealed on the minister\u2019s orders.<\/p>\n

During the raid, students confronted the Education Minister, revealing the extent of cheating practices at the center.<\/p>\n

More than 500 students testified against the center in-charges and invigilators, disclosing demands for Rs 30,000 for cheating in exams and Rs 20,000 for MCQs. The invigilators unabashedly urged students to \u201cpay up and pass\u201d.<\/p>\n

Minister Hayat condemned the rampant cheating, asserting its intolerability in examinations. The raid was prompted by numerous complaints regarding the center\u2019s misconduct.<\/p>\n

\u201cCulprits will face strict penalties for their actions,\u201d the minister said.<\/p>\n

He emphasized the severe consequences awaiting those involved in jeopardizing students\u2019 futures. Secret teams are deployed across the province, vigilantly monitoring examination centers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n