Shockwaves in Northeast: Assam Police Arrests USTM Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque for Alleged CBSE Exam Scandal
Mahbubul Hoque, Chancellor of the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), was arrested by Assam Police at his Ghoramara residence in Guwahati on Saturday morning. The arrest operation was executed by a team comprising officials from Panbazar Police and the Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police.
The arrest is reportedly linked to allegations of malpractice during the CBSE Class 12 Physics examination. It is alleged that financial transactions were made to enable unfair practices during the exam held at Kendriya Vidyalaya in Assam’s Sribhumi district. A total of 274 students participated in the examination, including 45 from the school and 214 from the ERD Group. It is alleged that assistance during the exam was promised to the ERD Group students in exchange for money, but the failure to deliver this assistance led to chaos at the exam center.
Following complaints regarding the institution’s involvement in these practices, an investigation was initiated by the police and STF. However, the police have yet to officially confirm the reasons behind Hoque’s arrest. After his detention, Hoque was accompanied by his wife to Panbazar Police Station. His family has remained silent on the matter, refraining from public statements.
Sources indicate that Hoque is being moved to Sribhumi for further questioning as the investigation continues. In a related development, both the Meghalaya government and USTM have denied allegations made by the Assam Chief Minister concerning the institution’s legitimacy, demanding evidence to substantiate the claims.
This arrest sheds light on the ongoing concerns over examination malpractices in the region and highlights the efforts by law enforcement to address such issues. Further developments are awaited as the investigation progresses.
Original Source: https://nenews.in/assam/assam-poloice-detains-ustm-chancellor-mahbubul-hoque/20581/
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Publish Date: 2025-02-22 10:52:00
