Assam ADRE Exam Faces Cheating and Frisking Controversies

Incidents of inappropriate searches and cheating materials found in female candidates' undergarments prompt government to develop new SOP.

Overview

During the ADRE Grade 3 exam in Lakhimpur, cheating materials were found in a female candidate's undergarment.
An FIR has been filed regarding the incident, and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has confirmed the recovery of cheating materials.
In Nalbari, a female candidate alleged inappropriate frisking, leading the CM to instruct an investigation into the matter.
The Assam government plans to develop a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for frisking female candidates, considering court judgments and Women’s Commission guidelines.
The first phase of the ADRE exam concluded with over 11 lakh candidates, and future phases are scheduled despite the controversies.