Srinagar, May 2 -- Though the leaked records did not include marks, they did contain students' names, roll numbers, and other identifiable information. This unexpected data leak caused distress not just among students but also their parents. Questions were raised about how such sensitive information ended up in the hands of hackers.

Joint Secretary of JKBOSE, Shahnaz Chaudhary, confirmed the incident, stating that the board's website had indeed been hacked and that a formal complaint had been lodged with the cyber police. She further mentioned that an investigation has been initiated and those responsible will soon be brought to justice.

"On April 29, when the results were believed to be out, we had a final meeting that evening. But wha...