Controversial video of teacher providing answers to his daughter during HS exam in a Cachar School goes viral, Principal terms it conspiracy

A controversial video of Higher Secondary Examination at an examination centre in Cachar has surfaced, raising questions about the security arrangements in examination centres. The video was recorded yesterday on the day of Higher Secondary Advanced Language Examination and shows a teacher on duty providing answers to his daughter inside the examination centre. The incident took place at Banskandi Nena Mia Higher Secondary School located in Cachar district.

The teacher named Anwarul Haque Barbhuiya was seen giving answers to his daughter’s questions in the “sick room” of the examination centre. The video, which was captured on a mobile phone, has since gone viral on social media and has sparked a lot of outrage.

However, the principal of Banskandi Nena Mia Higher Secondary School, Saleh Ahmed, denied the allegations and claimed that it was a conspiracy by another teacher of the school named Bikash Purkayastha. Speaking to reporters he said, “Anwarul Haque Barbhuiya’s daughter was writing her paper in the sick room as she underwent a major operation few days back. In a pre planned manner, Bikash told Anwarul that her daughter was feeling unwell and asked him to enquire about her health. Accordingly Anwarul went to the sick room to look after his daughter and that is when Bikash recorded the video and spread it on social media with a different angle altogether. It was done by Bikash due to a personal grudge.”

On being asked about the personal grudge, the Principal replied, “Bikash Purkayastha being a teacher of our school doesn’t regularly attend the school. He comes once in a month and gives his attendance. Local public and School commitee have also protested against his irregularities. As per the rules, no teacher on exam duty is allowed to carry a mobile. I will issue a show cause notice to him and take action accordingly. I have also discharged Anwarul Haque Barbhuiya from all examination duties.”