Assam: 9 apprehended in massive marksheet scam at Gauhati University

In a shocking development, the Barpeta Road police have apprehended Nine individuals involved in a massive marksheet scam at Guwahati University. Authorities revealed that marks were illicitly increased on student marksheets through monetary transactions.

Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed the issue in Barpeta on Thursday, highlighting the gravity of the situation. He confirmed that the Assam Police and the CID are jointly investigating the case, leading to the apprehension of eight accused individuals so far.

The scam came to light when the authorities of Ganeshlal Choudhury College (GLC College) in Barpeta Road detected discrepancies in the marks of Azizul Haque, a sixth-year undergraduate student. A case was promptly registered at the Barpeta Road police station, although initial investigations by the district police were reportedly inadequate, resulting in the release of Haque from custody.

Local media played a crucial role by informing the Chief Minister about the mishandling of the investigation. Consequently, Dr. Sarma directed a thorough probe into the matter. This directive brought to light the involvement of several university and college staff in the fraudulent activities.

Among those arrested are Krishnan Krishnamurthy from Samastipur, Bihar, who was working at Gauhati University, and Shivtosh Mahto, a junior computer assistant at Dhubri Law College. The arrests were made through coordinated raids by Barpeta and Dhubri police.

The nine accused include:

1. Azizul Haque
2. Krishnan Krishnamurthy, Samastipur, Bihar - Gauhati University staff
3. Ismail Hussain, Kalgachia
4. Alamgir Khan, Amguri, Kalgachia
5. Moinul Haque, Bordanga, Kalgachia
6. Hamez Uddin, Nagaon
7. Aminul Islam, librarian, Langla College
8. Shivtosh Mahto, junior computer assistant, Dhubri Law College
9. Abul Bacher, Langla Kalgachia

A case has been registered against the accused under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, and further arrests are anticipated. The police have withheld comments from the media as the investigation continues. This scandal has raised serious concerns about academic integrity and the security of the examination system at Gauhati University.

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