In a major crackdown on exam malpractices, Uttar Pradesh’s Special Task Force (STF) has dismantled a sophisticated cheating syndicate operating during the UP Board high school and intermediate examinations. The raid took place at Maharaja Singh Memorial Inter College in Mainpuri district, leading to the arrest of six key individuals involved in organized mass cheating.
The arrested suspects include college management member Ashish, teachers Arun Kumar alias Tinku and Anoop Kumar, along with solvers Shiv Chauhan, Avneet, and Abhijeet Singh. Investigations reveal that the college principal Amrish and his brother Ashish were the masterminds, orchestrating the entire operation with the help of room invigilators, teachers, and hired solvers.
According to STF sources, students were charged hefty fees—around 5,000 rupees per paper—for this illicit service. Solvers would fill answer sheets on behalf of candidates, while in some instances, teachers dictated answers aloud to facilitate copying. This systematic racket ensured failing students could pass with manipulated scores.
During the operation, STF teams seized critical evidence, including two pre-written answer booklets, an intermediate mathematics textbook, a biology question paper, six mobile phones, and other incriminating materials. These items provide concrete proof of the gang’s activities.
The STF emphasized that the probe is ongoing, with efforts underway to uncover additional accomplices and dismantle any linked networks. This bust underscores the persistent challenge of cheating in board exams and the authorities’ resolve to maintain exam integrity.
Education officials have welcomed the action, calling for stricter vigilance across all exam centers. Parents and students alike hope such interventions will deter future malpractices and uphold the fairness of the examination process.