VARANASI: The question paper of Physics-I of intermediate examination of
UP Board was reportedly leaked before the beginning of examination in
Chandauli district on Thursday. However, the examination was conducted as per schedule, and the matter was reported to the Board for further action.
According to reports, just before the beginning of the second sitting of intermediate examination someone allegedly leaked the paper in
Dhanapur area of Chandauli district.
Later, the paper leak was also reported from Sakaldiha and
Saiyyadraja areas.
The local administration swung into action with the spread of news and examination centres were inspected. "During investigation a hand written solved question of 14 marks was found circulating on social media," the district inspector of school
Ravindra Pratap Singh told TOI over phone. He, however, added that during inspection the question papers were found sealed at the centres before the examination. "The detailed report is being sent to the Board for further action in this regard," he added.