Mumbai: Dummy Candidate Caught During Class 12 Exams at Om Sai Junior College in Vasai
In a shocking case of examination malpractice, a dummy candidate was caught during the Class 12 exams at Om Sai Junior College in Vasai. This marks the first case of such an incident in the Mumbai division this year. The flying squad appointed by the state board discovered the fraud during the physics paper on Monday, leading to the filing of an FIR and an ongoing police inquiry.
Flying Squad Identifies Fraud
The Class 12 exams, which began on February 11, are being closely monitored by the Maharashtra State Board to prevent any forms of malpractice. On Monday, during the physics exam, the board’s flying squad conducted a routine inspection at the examination center. Upon checking the details of one of the candidates, it became clear that the individual sitting for the exam was not registered in the official records. The candidate’s details did not match the board’s records, raising immediate suspicion.
The flying squad members questioned the candidate in detail, and after further investigation, confirmed that the person was a “dummy”—a substitute sitting in place of the actual student. Following this discovery, the squad filed an FIR with the Pelhar police station, and the case is under investigation.
Police Inquiry and Investigation
Dilip Rakh, the inspector at Pelhar police station, confirmed the incident, revealing that a duplicate hall ticket was found in possession of the dummy candidate. The police took immediate action by detaining the person involved, although no formal arrest has been made yet. The individual is currently in police custody, and the inquiry into the incident is ongoing.
The police are working closely with the state board’s examination authorities to gather further details and identify any additional parties involved in the malpractice.
Strict Guidelines for Exam Centers
Rajendra Ahire, chairman of the Mumbai divisional board, expressed his concern over the incident. He stated that there are strict guidelines in place for examination centers to prevent and handle malpractice cases. He emphasized that if any negligence is found at the center level, appropriate action will be taken, which could include debarment from conducting future exams for up to three years.
The board’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of the examination process is evident, and officials are ensuring that all necessary steps are taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Conclusion
This case serves as a reminder of the strict measures being implemented to prevent cheating and ensure fair examination practices across educational institutions. The authorities are taking swift action, and the ongoing investigation is expected to uncover more details about how the dummy candidate was allowed to take the exam.
As the inquiry progresses, the state board is reaffirming its commitment to upholding the credibility of the examination process, ensuring that such malpractices are dealt with severely.
