A major controversy has erupted at Indira Gandhi Agricultural University located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, following the leak of an examination question paper. The university administration took immediate cognizance of the breach and cancelled the second-year BSc Agriculture examination for the Entomology subject. News of the paper leak triggered widespread disruption across the campus, prompting an influx of distressed students who launched aggressive demonstrations and voiced slogans against the university management.
Student Protests Escalate Over Allegations of Internal Collusion
Following the cancellation of the test, agitated students gathered in large numbers on the university premises to register a strong protest. The protesting students leveled severe accusations of negligence against the university officials. They alleged that the administration had received prior information regarding the paper leak before the commencement of the exam, yet failed to take timely action to halt the process. Furthermore, students claimed that the question paper was compromised and sold through internal collusion involving university staff and faculty members. The student body issued an ultimatum warning that they would intensify their agitation into a broader movement if a comprehensive inquiry is not conducted immediately.
Professors and Staff Under Probe as Management Convenes Emergency Meeting
In response to the escalating crisis, the university management initiated swift administrative measures. Authorities summoned several professors and non-teaching staff members to clarify their positions, as preliminary observations suggested the potential involvement of internal personnel. To assess the vulnerability in exam security and map out the next course of action, the administration convened a high-level emergency meeting involving senior university leadership and examination control officials.
Police Complaint Lodged as Registrar Promises Strict Legal Action
Addressing the development, University Registrar Dr. Kapil Dev Deepak confirmed that the examination was promptly annulled due to the gravity of the incident. He stated that a formal complaint has been filed with the police to facilitate a thorough law enforcement investigation into the matter. Registrar Dr. Kapil Dev Deepak emphasized that internal scrutiny regarding the role of university employees is actively underway, asserting that anyone found guilty of facilitating the leak will face stringent legal consequences under the law.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai Formulates 5-Member Probe Committee
The state government has taken serious note of the incident at the agricultural university. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai acknowledged the paper leak matter, confirming that the university management has already cancelled the compromised examination. To ensure a thorough and unbiased investigation, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced the constitution of a 5-member investigation committee. He assured that strict penal action will be enforced against all individuals identified as culprits once the inquiry committee submits its findings.
