Delhi CM demands strict action against culprits of CBSE leaks
Demanding strict action against people involved in the alleged leak of CBSE examination papers, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said he feels "sorry and sad" for students who will have to re-appear for the exams. A day after the CBSE announced re-examination in Class 10 mathematics and Class 12 economics papers, CM Kejriwal said responsibility should be fixed in the matter. Here's more.
Kejriwal took to Twitter to express his anguish
CBSE paper leak issue "unfortunate": Prakash Javadekar
Earlier in the day, Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar termed the CBSE paper leak issue "unfortunate" and said culprits would not go scot-free. "I can understand the pain and frustration of parents and children. We are taking all measures to ensure that the exams remain fool-proof. It is really painful that criminals do the wrong and the honest and brightest suffer," Javadekar tweeted.
Delhi Police's crime branch is investigating the alleged leak
The Delhi Police's crime branch is investigating the alleged leak after registering two separate cases in the matter. The police has received phone numbers from which WhatsApp messages containing the papers were circulated and it is trying to identify the users of these numbers. The investigators have also asked the Board to share the details of how the papers were sent to examination centers.
Delhi Government had received paper leak complaints even earlier
On March 15, the Delhi government had said it has received complaints about the Class 12 CBSE accountancy paper being leaked. A probe was later ordered even though the Board denied any leak.
