India, Feb. 18 -- A mass copying incident was uncovered at the Mainagiri Maharaj School and Junior College, Toe-Jumda, Washim, during the class 12 physics examination conducted by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) on Feb 16.

During a surprise inspection of the exam centre carried out by Sanjay Sasane, education officer, Washim district, and his team, students were found copying answers with assistance from staff members who were found using mobile phones to facilitate the cheating.

According to reports, Amol Kakade, a laboratory assistant, was caught with a mobile phone on the premises. Further investigation revealed that the center chief, assistant chief, and multiple invigilators had ass...