OTET Question Paper Leak Case: Headmaster Prashant Khamari Suspended
Key Points
The Crime Branch had picked Khamari from his school in Sadar Block after preliminary investigations revealed his alleged involvement in the leak of confidential examination materials.
The Education Department acted swiftly, issuing a suspension order pending further inquiry.
Accused mobile phone and handwriting samples have been seized for forensic examination.
Cuttack, Aug 5: Bhejipada school Headmaster Prashant Khamari, who was arrested by the Crime Branch in connection with the OTET question paper leak case, has been placed under suspension by the District Education Department.
On July 30, the Crime Branch had picked Khamari from his school in Sadar Block after preliminary investigations revealed his alleged involvement in the leak of confidential examination materials.
According to officials, Khamari played a key role in translating the leaked question papers from English to Odia and was responsible for the viral copies that circulated on social media.
Further probe revealed that Khamari had collected money from failed candidates and transferred Rs 99,000 via UPI to another accused, Bijay Kumar Mishra.
The Education Department acted swiftly, issuing a suspension order pending further inquiry. His mobile phone and handwriting samples have been seized for forensic examination.
The scandal has triggered widespread concern over the integrity of examination protocols in Odisha, prompting calls for stricter oversight and reforms in the conduct of competitive exams.
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