India, Feb. 13 -- In a body blow to the administration's 'copy-free campaign' during the board examinations, the police on February 11 registered criminal cases against 17 teachers including the centre director in connection with a mass copying incident reported at an examination centre in Beed district.

The mass copying incident was brought to light by a video captured by a drone during the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/class 12 English exam held on February 10 at the Arts, Science and Commerce Junior College, Chousala, Beed. Further investigation, including a review of the CCTV footage from the examination centre, revealed that the centre director and several teachers were directly assisting the students in copying. The footage al...