Uttar Pradesh’s education system received a jolt as the STF exposed a brazen cheating cartel at a Mainpuri college during ongoing UP Board exams. Six people, ranging from college administrators to professional solvers, were nabbed in a swift raid at Maharaja Singh Memorial Inter College.
Key arrests include Ashish from the management, instructors Arun Kumar (Tinku) and Anoop Kumar, and solvers Shiv Chauhan, Avneet, and Abhijeet Singh. The plot was reportedly run by principal Amrish in collusion with his brother Ashish, who coordinated with invigilators and external help to run the scam.
Details emerging from the investigation paint a picture of a well-oiled machine: candidates paid up to 5,000 rupees per subject for solvers to complete their papers or for teachers to verbally provide solutions. This not only compromised the exams but also exploited vulnerable students desperate for passes.
STF personnel recovered vital clues from the site—two solved answer sheets, math and biology resources, six phones, and more. These finds are expected to strengthen the case against the accused.
Authorities have vowed to dig deeper, potentially implicating more players in this network. The incident highlights systemic flaws in exam supervision and renews calls for technology-driven monitoring like CCTV and biometrics at centers.
As results approach, this development serves as a stark reminder of the stakes involved in preserving academic honesty, with implications for thousands of students’ futures.