Maharashtra SSC Paper Theft: Minor Steals 50 Geography Papers, School Conducts Exam

• 50 10th-grade Geography question papers stolen from a strongroom in Solapur, Maharashtra, just two days before the exam.
• Despite the theft, the education board proceeded with the examination as scheduled, citing no leak to students or social media.
• A minor was arrested for the theft, confessing and leading police to recover stolen papers, an electric cutter, and an electric bike.
• Investigation revealed significant negligence: a home guard slept, a police officer was absent, and all 64 CCTV cameras were off.
• Several officials, including school staff and a police officer, were suspended for their failure to fulfill responsibilities.