September 19, Colombo (LNW): Authorities have moved to suspend three individuals, including the invigilator, involved in the recent leak of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination question paper at Rathmale Thissa Maha Vidyalaya in Anuradhapura.
The decision follows a preliminary investigation led by North Central Provincial Education Director S.M.W. Samarakoon, who stated that statements had been recorded from those implicated in the incident.
Initial findings revealed that an assistant invigilator had photographed the first question paper and shared it on a social media group comprised of private class teachers before the examination had even begun.
In response, authorities have decided to suspend the invigilator, the assistant invigilator, and one teacher from the examination centre.
This swift action aims to address the serious breach of examination protocol and ensure the integrity of the education system.
In a broader scope, the Department of Examinations has summoned ten teachers from the Anuradhapura and Nochchiyagama areas to Colombo for further questioning.
These teachers are suspected of having received the leaked examination content through the social media group.
The incident has sparked outrage among parents, with nearly 100 complaints lodged at the Anuradhapura police headquarters. Many parents have expressed concern over the fairness of the examination, urging authorities to consider a re-examination to ensure a level playing field for all students.
