The Crime Branch (CB) of the Tripura police has not made any arrests in connection with its investigation into the ‘Cash for Marks’ scam that has rocked the Tripura Medical College (TMC). A faculty member has reportedly been identified as the leader of a racket that manipulates marks in exchange for large sums of money.
The scam was uncovered after three first-year MBBS students were approached with promises of favourable marks in their semester exams. Some officials from Tripura University are allegedly involved in the scam.
The State government directed the CB to investigate the allegations, but no updates have been provided on the progress of the probe. Sources reveal that a CB team has been questioning TMC officials and faculty members.
While the opposition, the Congress and CPI(M), say the scamsters are close to the ruling party, the BJP vehemently denies this. The BJP has stated that those found guilty will not be spared.
Student groups from opposition parties have staged protests outside the Directorate of Medical Education and demanded action against those involved. The ABVP has not yet made a statement.
Former health minister and Congress leader Sudip Roy Barman has expressed doubts about the investigation as it has been “facing obstacles” from a powerful lobby trying to protect the real culprits. He has called for a judicial inquiry into the ‘Cash for Marks’ scandal.
