Hyderabad, April 4: The State Education Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy has issued a warning that employees found guilty of irregularities in the conduct of Class 10 exams will be permanently dismissed from their jobs. She also stated that negligence in handling the exams will not be tolerated. However, the Minister assured students that the question papers were not leaked and they need not worry.
The Minister held a video conference with District Collectors, Police Commissioners, Education Secretary Vakati Karuna, School Education Department Commissioner Devasena, Police Range IG Shahnavaj Kasim, and Chandrasekhar Reddy to discuss the matter. She appealed to everyone to take strict measures to ensure the future of the students is not compromised.
Around 55 thousand officers and staff are involved in conducting the exams, and the Minister clarified that cell phones and electronic devices are strictly prohibited in the examination centers. She also ordered more security measures in the transportation of examination papers and the enforcement of Section 144 at examination centers, along with the closure of xerox shops.
The Minister congratulated the officials who worked hard in conducting the inter examinations peacefully and emphasized that the exams were conducted in a transparent manner, leaving no room for misconceptions or suspicions.
