HYDERABAD: The recent leak of the 10th Class Telugu examination paper in Nalgonda district has ignited widespread controversy and concern among students and educational authorities. The incident occurred at the Social Welfare Gurukul School examination center in Nakrekal, where the Telugu question paper was illicitly photographed and circulated on WhatsApp during the examination.
– Unidentified individuals reportedly approached a student during the examination, coerced her into displaying the question paper by threatening her with a stone, and subsequently took photographs of it.
– The images were then disseminated via WhatsApp, leading to the rapid spread of the leaked paper.
– In response to the breach, the Education Department dismissed the Chief Superintendent and the Departmental Officer from their duties for failing to maintain examination integrity.
– The student involved, identified as Jhansi Lakshmi, was debarred from the examination on allegations of facilitating the leak.
Student’s Plea:
– Jhansi Lakshmi has publicly expressed her anguish, stating that she was coerced into showing the question paper under duress and had no prior involvement in the leak.
– She has appealed to the authorities to revoke her debarment, emphasizing her innocence and the unfairness of being penalized for actions beyond her control
– Law enforcement agencies have detained 15 youths in connection with the paper leak and are conducting a thorough investigation to identify all individuals involved.
– Authorities are also examining potential lapses in security protocols at the examination center to prevent future occurrences.
This incident has raised significant concerns about the sanctity of the examination process in Telangana and has prompted discussions on implementing stricter measures to safeguard against such breaches in the future.
