{
  "id": 8400795,
  "title": "Utkal University files police complaint after alleged exam paper leak sparks outrage in Odisha",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/utkal-university-files-police-complaint-after-alleged-exam-paper-leak",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T06:36:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/education/utkal-university-files-police-complaint-after-alleged-exam-paper-leak-sparks-outrage-in-odisha-10884772/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Utkal University authorities filed a police complaint on Friday regarding an alleged leak of a question paper for the ongoing second-semester degree exam, according to an official. Hrusikesh Nayak, the controller of examinations at the university, stated that they had received information about the leak from unverified sources, but the exact source remains unknown. The university plans to first verify the source of the leak before taking any action. University officials did not have any firsthand knowledge of the alleged leak from their own colleges. The sealed question papers were sent to the colleges in advance, and the packets were not opened until 30 minutes before the exam began. The second-semester degree exam commenced on September 12 and is being conducted at approximately 300 affiliated colleges, with a significant number of students participating. Students have called for a comprehensive investigation into the allegation and strict disciplinary action against those responsible. The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) also criticized the incident, highlighting 25 previous instances of exam failures, cancellations, postponements, irregularities, and other lapses during the two years of the BJP-led government. The latest Utkal University situation has once again raised serious concerns about the government's capacity to conduct examinations fairly, transparently, and securely.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Utkal University filed police complaint over alleged exam paper leak.",
    "Information received from unverified sources, source unknown.",
    "University to verify leak source before taking action."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The alleged exam paper leak and subsequent police complaint have intensified scrutiny of the government's ability to conduct secure and transparent examinations, amid calls for a thorough investigation and disciplinary action.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}