News Reporter
Caught in the Act: Teacher attempts to pass High School TET exam on behalf of his wife.
Tezpur, Assam – In a shocking case of exam malpractice, a man was arrested by the Tezpur Police on Sunday, January 19, for impersonating his wife during the High School Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the Assam Education Board.
Caught in the Act
The accused, identified as Sadeq Ali, attempted to appear for the TET exam at Tezpur Government Higher Secondary Girls' Multipurpose School under his wife Sajida Ali’s name. Sadeq, a Political Science teacher at Ballabh Bhai Patel Higher Secondary School in Dalgaon, had reportedly applied for the exam posing as his wife and intended to pass it on her behalf.
Suspicion and Arrest
The fraudulent act came to light when an invigilator recognized Sadeq and noticed discrepancies in the candidate's identity. Upon closer scrutiny, it was discovered that the individual seated for the exam was not Sajida Ali but her husband.
The invigilator promptly alerted the authorities, and Sadeq was taken into custody by the Tezpur Sadar Police. His employment as a teacher at Dalgaon was verified, and the police arrested him for attempting to manipulate the examination process.
Impact on Examination Integrity
This incident has raised serious concerns about the credibility of the Teacher Eligibility Test and the potential vulnerabilities in the verification process. The Assam Education Board has been striving to maintain the integrity of exams, and incidents like this highlight the need for stricter measures to prevent such fraudulent activities.
Ongoing Investigation
The police have launched a detailed investigation into the case to determine if there were any accomplices or if similar fraudulent activities have occurred. Authorities are also exploring legal action against Sadeq Ali for misrepresentation and forgery.
Officials Speak Out
A senior official from the Assam Education Board stated, “This incident is deeply concerning and undermines the fairness of our examination system. We will review our procedures and implement stricter checks to prevent such occurrences in the future.”
Public Reaction
The incident has sparked outrage, with many calling for stringent action against those attempting to manipulate the education system. “If a teacher himself resorts to such fraud, what kind of example are they setting for students?” remarked a local resident.
Future Precautions
To curb exam malpractice, the Assam Education Board plans to enhance security measures, including biometric verification and stricter identity checks at examination centers.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding ethical standards in education and ensuring a fair and transparent examination process.