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Karnataka Officials Suspended Over Alleged Sacred Thread Removal at CET Exam Centers

Investigations are underway after allegations of Brahmin students being forced to remove religious threads during exam security checks in Shivamogga and Bidar.

Common Entrance Test (CET) is held to select students for the admission into professional courses.
According to the community, security personnel stationed at the venue asked three second PU students to remove their Janivara.
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Overview

  • Two incidents of alleged forced removal of sacred threads (Janivara/Shivadara) at CET exam centers in Karnataka have led to public outrage and official inquiries.
  • In Shivamogga, officials were suspended after claims that a student’s Janivara was cut off, while in Bidar, a student missed his Mathematics exam for refusing to remove his Shivadara.
  • Higher Education Minister M. C. Sudhakar has ordered a full report and promised strict action if the allegations are confirmed, while also exploring remedies for affected students.
  • Deputy Commissioner of Bidar, Shilpa Sharma, has issued a show-cause notice to the chief examiner and initiated an inquiry into the exam center practices.
  • The controversy has reignited debates over balancing religious sensitivities with examination security protocols, with community leaders and organizations demanding accountability.