Concerning the alleged irregularities in recruiting primary teachers in West Bengal, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will forensic examine electronic devices seized from S Basu & Company.
Concerning the alleged irregularities in recruiting primary teachers in West Bengal, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will forensic examine electronic devices seized from S Basu & Company. This move comes after a three-day search operation at the company's office by CBI officials and software experts unearthed evidence suggesting data deletion.
S Basu & Company was entrusted with providing and maintaining the Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) sheets used in the recruitment test. These OMR sheets are considered vital evidence in the ongoing investigation into the recruitment process.
Earlier, the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) informed the Calcutta High Court that OMR data was destroyed following instructions from a former Board President. In a recent order, the High Court has directed the CBI to involve independent cyber and software experts in their investigation. Justice Rajasekhar Mantha, who heads the single-judge bench overseeing the case, has further directed the WBBPE to bear the cost of hiring these external specialists.
The CBI's forensic examination of the seized devices, which include servers and other electronic equipment, aims to recover the deleted OMR sheet data. This data is critical for uncovering any potential irregularities in the teacher recruitment process. The involvement of independent experts, as mandated by the High Court, adds another layer of scrutiny to the investigation and bolsters efforts to ensure transparency.