On the last day of the Madhyamik examination, tension erupts at Kalerait Madrasa in Bhangar. Some students, who were reportedly stopped from cheating earlier, arrived at the centre carrying sticks and rods. The situation, however, did not escalate. Police stepped in, and both the Madhyamik and Madrasa Board (Alim) exams concluded without further incident.
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Security tightened after last year’s vandalism
Strict security measures were in place at Kalerait Madrasa during this year's Madhyamik examination. Last year, a similar situation had led to vandalism at the madrasa on the final day of the examination. In view of that incident, additional police personnel were deployed at the centre from the morning.
It is alleged that several examinees arrived at the centre in two hired vehicles, carrying bamboo sticks and plastic pipes. While entering the premises, some students attempted to take the sticks and pipes into the examination hall. Police and madrasa authorities immediately stopped them. Though the situation created temporary tension inside and outside the centre, the examination continued without disruption.
Police detain students
Police detained the accused students and recovered sticks and pipes from them. The incident caused concern among parents and other examinees present at the centre.
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Dhananjay Pal, the in-charge of the examination centre, said, “Some students tried to cheat, so they were stopped. When several students attempted to enter the hall with sticks and pipes, police stopped them. The examination concluded peacefully.”
Abdul Momen, a teacher at Satulia High Madrasa in Bhangar, said, “This is an extremely shameful incident. Such incidents make us hang our heads in shame.”
