NIOS Exam Assam: 7 Arrested Over Alleged Cheating-for-Money Case

Police arrested 7 people after a surprise raid at Bhawati Bhagwan DV Shiksha Niketan in Tinsukia district, Assam. The operation took place during an examination on Thursday and allegedly uncovered cheating and other unfair practices.

Police said candidates at examination centres in the district were allegedly asked to pay between ₹15,000 and ₹25,000 in return for assurances of success. Candidates were also allegedly allowed to use unfair means or receive help inside the examination.

The arrested people include school principal Raghav Prasad Rai. Police identified the other accused as Sunil Kumar Verma, Ajit Jain, Biki Prasad, Dipu Barman, Suresh Giri and Shubhnath Bhagat.

The allegations are under investigation and have not been established by a court. Police registered an FIR and said they were examining how much money may have been collected and whether more people were involved.

All 7 accused were produced before a court on Friday and taken into custody for questioning and further investigation. Police are also checking whether the alleged malpractice was limited to one examination centre or occurred at other centres in the district.

NIOS candidates and their families should rely on instructions from the examination authorities and avoid anyone promising guaranteed success or offering help through unfair means.