Ministry Secretary asked not to take final decision until conclusion of investigation

HRCSL directs CID to speed up probe into exam paper leak

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) yesterday (03) announced that the Criminal Investigation Department’s (CID) probe into the alleged leak of the Grade 5 scholarship examination paper was incomplete.

HRCSL has, in a media statement, said it continued an inquiry into the alleged leak of the Grade 5 scholarship examination paper, which has caused public outrage.

“HRCSL continues its investigation. On 01 October 2024, representatives from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the complainant party were present at the inquiry.

“During the inquiry, it was revealed that the CID’s investigations into the incident remain incomplete. In response, the HRCSL instructed the CID to expedite its investigations and the CID has agreed to collect evidence from the complainant party on October 2, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. Furthermore, the Secretary to the Ministry of Education was notified by a formal letter to refrain from taking any decisions related to the matter until the CID’s investigation is fully concluded.”

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