Aizawl, May 22 -- Mizoram's apex student body, Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), on Wednesday, urged the state government to take necessary action against those teachers who hired proxies or substitutes.

Speaking to reporters, the organisation president, H. Lalthianghlima, said that at least 22 teachers from 14 state-run schools across six districts have reportedly hired proxies on their behalf without posting at their respective posting places.

He said that the student body has been investigating and taking measures to completely stop the illegal practices in state-run schools.

Earlier, the student body had appealed to the public to furnish a report on any teachers hiring proxy by issuing a notification and using flyers, he said.

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