Guwahati, [Current Date]: In a significant development in the Assam Class 11 Mathematics paper leak case, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested 26-year-old Mohammad Ashique, a medical student at Nagaon Medical College and part-time teacher at Bagariguri Advance Academy.
Key Details of the Arrest:
- Ashique, son of Sheikh Mohammad Nasiruddin (owner of Bagariguri Advance Academy), was held under CID PS Case No. 06/25.
- He allegedly leaked the exam papers in exchange for money, with evidence gathered through UPI transactions and student testimonies.
- The accused was produced in court and remanded to police custody for further interrogation.
Past Criminal Record:
Investigations revealed that Ashique had prior arrests in two unrelated cases—theft and kidnapping—raising concerns about institutional vetting processes.
Broader Implications:
The incident has sparked outrage over exam integrity, with demands for stricter oversight of staff in coaching centers and educational institutions. The CID and Assam Police are expanding the probe to uncover more links in the paper leak network.
