By Imtiaz Hussain
NAWABSHAH: A comprehensive strategy had been devised to ensure the peaceful, transparent and fair conduct of the Intermediate examinations 2026 across Shaheed Benazirabad Division, where authorities announced strict action against cheating and malpractice during a media briefing.
The briefing was held at the Commissioner Office committee room and addressed by Commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad Division Shahmeer Khan Bhutto, DIG Police Faisal Bashir Memon, and Chairman of the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Shaheed Benazirabad, Dr Asif Ali Memon, ahead of the annual examinations for classes 11 and 12 starting from 21 April.
Commissioner Shahmeer Khan Bhutto said fair examinations were essential for students’ future and the credibility of the education system. He urged students to avoid unfair means and focus on merit, adding that, on the directives of the Sindh government, all three districts of the division had been placed on high alert to prevent cheating.
He said deputy commissioners and assistant commissioners across all talukas would conduct daily visits to examination centres. He added that strict action would be taken against both students involved in cheating and school administrations found facilitating such practices. Mobile phones had been completely banned at all centres, and students would be required to deposit their devices at designated points before entry. He further stated that Section 144 had been imposed at all examination centres to curb malpractice, while instructions had been issued to HESCO, SEPCO and the health department to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply and the availability of medical facilities during exams.
DIG Police Faisal Bashir Memon said that during previous matric examinations, cases had been registered against nine WhatsApp group administrators involved in cheating, with further investigations continuing. He said CCTV cameras would be installed at examination centres and additional police personnel deployed to maintain law and order. He also appealed to parents to guide their children against using unfair means.
Dr Asif Ali Memon informed the briefing that examinations would run from 21 April to 5 May across 123 centres, with 83,980 candidates expected to appear. He said vigilance teams had been formed to prevent cheating, and coordinated action would be taken with divisional and district administrations. He also noted that more than 1,900 candidates had been booked in cheating cases during previous examinations.
Officials including Deputy Commissioner Abdul Samad Nizamani, Additional Commissioner Syed Ammar Hussain, SSP Sameer Noor Channa, Controller of Examinations Farooq Rashdi, Secretary Board Ahsan Elahi Bhutto and members of the media were also present, and media representatives assured full cooperation in efforts to eliminate cheating.
