IT is a matter of utter disgrace to read the news about the cheating that has been done during Sindh Intermediate examinations.

The leaked video clearly shows that students were using books, cellphones and Whatsapp to solve the exam paper. None of the invigilators was stopping them. This confirms that it all happened with mutual consent between students and invigilators.

The students who cheat might pass the examinations but its aftermaths would be quite horrible. Such types of students will surely use unfair means at every level to get their work done. This not only kills merit, but can prove destructive for the well-being of the state.

The Sindh government should investigate the incident give justice to the culprits. Concrete measures should be taken to deter such activities. Surprise visits should be made during board examinations where invigilators must be strictly asked to conduct examinations fairly. The mafia which offers and helps students cheat must be exposed and dealt with sternly.

Raja M. Kamran Ejaz

Lahore

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MANY students, specially girls, work hard to get good marks in their high school examinations and study till late at night, despite loadshedding and hot summer. On the other hand, the cheating mafia gets ready to facilitate those who don’t read and are not well prepared for the HSC examinations.

Thus a good number of students at each examination centre also enjoy the liberty of using gadgets like mobile phones and tablets as a means for cheating at their examination cetres.

The authorities concerned have failed to stop those who happen to manage the system of cheating by maintaining strong links with their helpers sitting at homes or other places.

Students who study hard and for long hours feel disheartened by the organised system of cheating at examinations despite the claim to the contrary by government officials.

Nisar Ahmed

Karachi

Published in Dawn, May 12th, 2017