Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday directed a thorough investigation into allegations made by a female student regarding inappropriate conduct by a female constable during the Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE) in Nalbari. He sought for a proper SOP to be developed.
A student claimed that she “searched her private parts” before allowing her to enter the examination hall by a constable during the written examination for Class-III government posts on Sunday.
Over 11.23 lakh students appeared for the examination. CM Sarma stated in X, "My instruction to the police on the Nalbari incident - I spoke with the DGP, Assam and instructed him to investigate the incident where a girl student has alleged that a lady constable searched her private parts before she entered the examination hall. For me, the dignity and respect of our mothers and sisters are of utmost importance ‘and non-negotiable’.
The DGP also informed me of another incident in North Lakhimpur, where cheating material was recovered from the inner garment of a girl student on the same day. We have two crucial tasks before us: 1. To conduct the ADRE examination with the highest level of integrity and transparency. We owe this to *the entire* younger generation of ours, and it cannot be compromised under any circumstances. 2. At the same time, we must ensure the decency and dignity of our female candidates are upheld at all times. Therefore, a proper SOP should be developed, taking into account the relevant judgments from the Hon’ble Courts and guidelines from the Women’s Commission regarding the conduct of searches involving women, and this must be circulated before the next round of examinations”.
DGP GP Singh confirmed that the police have taken immediate action, with the Range DIG tasked with investigating the Nalbari incident. Local female officers are handling the case to ensure sensitivity. Meanwhile, an FIR has been filed in North Lakhimpur regarding the recovery of cheating materials.
A student claimed that she “searched her private parts” before allowing her to enter the examination hall by a constable during the written examination for Class-III government posts on Sunday.
Over 11.23 lakh students appeared for the examination. CM Sarma stated in X, "My instruction to the police on the Nalbari incident - I spoke with the DGP, Assam and instructed him to investigate the incident where a girl student has alleged that a lady constable searched her private parts before she entered the examination hall. For me, the dignity and respect of our mothers and sisters are of utmost importance ‘and non-negotiable’.
The DGP also informed me of another incident in North Lakhimpur, where cheating material was recovered from the inner garment of a girl student on the same day. We have two crucial tasks before us: 1. To conduct the ADRE examination with the highest level of integrity and transparency. We owe this to *the entire* younger generation of ours, and it cannot be compromised under any circumstances. 2. At the same time, we must ensure the decency and dignity of our female candidates are upheld at all times. Therefore, a proper SOP should be developed, taking into account the relevant judgments from the Hon’ble Courts and guidelines from the Women’s Commission regarding the conduct of searches involving women, and this must be circulated before the next round of examinations”.
DGP GP Singh confirmed that the police have taken immediate action, with the Range DIG tasked with investigating the Nalbari incident. Local female officers are handling the case to ensure sensitivity. Meanwhile, an FIR has been filed in North Lakhimpur regarding the recovery of cheating materials.
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