Ex-MLA Held in Police Custody for Five Days Over School Cheating Probe

The police have placed a former Member of the Legislative Assembly in custody for five days following a probe into alleged cheating in schools. The detention is part of an ongoing investigation into irregularities in the examination process. Authorities have not released further details about the specific allegations or the identity of the ex‑MLA. The move comes as part of a broader effort to curb malpractice in the education sector. No statement has yet been issued by the ex‑MLA’s office.