{"id":539921,"date":"2026-04-04T10:45:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T05:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=539921"},"modified":"2026-04-04T10:45:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T05:45:55","slug":"kp-education-dept-busts-groups-involved-in-matric-paper-leaks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/kp-education-dept-busts-groups-involved-in-matric-paper-leaks\/","title":{"rendered":"KP education dept busts groups involved in matric paper leaks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>DLP Report<br \/>\nPESHAWAR<br \/>\nThe provincial department for education on Friday claimed to have successfully traced individuals allegedly involved in leaking Class 9 and 10 examination papers, uncovering a network of WhatsApp groups charging students for early access to question papers.<br \/>\nAccording to sources, a letter sent by the education department to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) details the alleged role of WhatsApp group administrators in facilitating the leaks.<br \/>\nThe report highlights a new method of profiteering, whereby group admins charged hefty fees from members in exchange for access to examination papers before the scheduled time.<br \/>\nInvestigations have identified several groups linked to the leakage of papers conducted under the Malakand Board, sources said.<br \/>\nAuthorities say these groups operated in a coordinated manner, sharing papers only after receiving payments from students.<br \/>\nSources added that key individuals behind these groups have been traced, and their details have been shared with law enforcement agencies.<br \/>\nThe Malakand Board, in collaboration with the FIA and police, has initiated action against the identified groups.<br \/>\nOfficials said further investigations were underway to dismantle the network and prevent recurrence of such incidents, which undermine the credibility of the examination system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DLP Report PESHAWAR The provincial department for education on Friday claimed to have successfully traced individuals allegedly involved in leaking Class 9 and 10 examination papers, uncovering a network of WhatsApp groups charging students for early access to question papers. 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