Several students were caught cheating during the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Part-I annual examinations in Lahore, leading to arrests and stern warnings from education officials.

The incident occurred during a surprise visit by Punjab Minister for School Education Rana Sikandar Hayat to an examination center in Lahore’s Sanda area. According to a spokesperson for the minister, the students were caught in the act, along with individuals attempting to take exams on behalf of others.

The minister expressed strong disapproval of the cheating, emphasizing that such actions cannot be tolerated as they jeopardize the future of students. He also pointed out the alleged complicity of both the examination center and officials from the schools in facilitating the cheating.

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As a result, five officials suspected of involvement in the cheating scandal were arrested. The swift action underscores the government’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of examinations and ensuring a fair academic environment for all students.

This incident comes in the wake of the provincial government’s recent warnings to private schools in Lahore against unjust practices, such as demanding additional funds from parents or coercing them to make purchases from specific shops for uniforms and books. These measures aim to uphold transparency and fairness within the education system while protecting the rights of students and parents.