Tinsukia: Assam Police have arrested seven people, including a school principal, for allegedly facilitating cheating and other unfair practices during National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) examinations in Tinsukia district in exchange for money.
According to police, the accused allegedly collected between Rs 15,000 and Rs 25,000 from candidates by assuring them of success in the examinations. They allegedly allowed candidates to use unfair means or provided assistance during the examinations.
The alleged malpractice came to light after a police team led by Sadar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Purunjay Bora conducted a surprise raid at Bhawati Bhagwan DV Shiksha Niketan on Thursday while an examination was underway.
Seven people, including the school's principal, Raghav Prasad Rai, were arrested during the operation.
The other accused have been identified as Sunil Kumar Verma, Ajit Jain, Biki Prasad, Dipu Barman, Suresh Giri and Shubhnath Bhagat.
An FIR has been registered in connection with the case. All seven accused were produced before a court on Friday and subsequently taken into custody for questioning and further investigation.
