Marks for Money: In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) uncovered over 200 answer scripts from a search conducted on September 6. These scripts, belonging to candidates who had appeared for their final semester exams in 2023, were found in the residence of Arpita Bera, the sister-in-law of former principal Sandip Ghosh .
The discovery was made during a search operation at Bera's apartments located in Milan Pally, near the airport. The answer scripts were stored in a trolley bag, prompting the ED to question Bera and her husband about the presence of these documents. Their explanations, according to ED officials, were unsatisfactory, and they are expected to be re-interviewed.
In addition to the answer scripts, the authorities seized various documents related to Ghosh 's properties, including copies of land deeds and tenders. Ghosh, who resigned from his position shortly after a junior doctor was raped and murdered on the campus, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on September 2. The arrest was linked to alleged financial misconduct at the medical college.
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The discovery was made during a search operation at Bera's apartments located in Milan Pally, near the airport. The answer scripts were stored in a trolley bag, prompting the ED to question Bera and her husband about the presence of these documents. Their explanations, according to ED officials, were unsatisfactory, and they are expected to be re-interviewed.
In addition to the answer scripts, the authorities seized various documents related to Ghosh 's properties, including copies of land deeds and tenders. Ghosh, who resigned from his position shortly after a junior doctor was raped and murdered on the campus, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on September 2. The arrest was linked to alleged financial misconduct at the medical college.
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Often referred to as the " Vyapam Scam ," this major scandal involved widespread corruption in exams conducted by the PEB, including medical and engineering entrance exams. It was revealed that answers were manipulated and question papers leaked in exchange for money, leading to numerous arrests and a major investigation.
Kolkata Police Recruitment Scam (2014)
This case involved manipulation of test results and securing jobs in the Kolkata Police in exchange for bribes. It was discovered that exam papers were leaked and answers manipulated, implicating both candidates and officials.
CBSE Class 12 Board Exam Leak (2018)
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) faced a scandal when question papers for the Class 12 Economics and Class 10 Mathematics exams were leaked. The leaked papers were sold to students for large sums of money, leading to significant controversy and the resignation of the CBSE chairperson.
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