Magistrate orders probe into alleged exam fraud at Pali and Buddhist University

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama yesterday ordered the Colombo Fraud Investigation Bureau to forward certain documents, including examination papers and answer scripts to the Government Examiner of Questioned Documents in connection with allegations that a lecturer had written answers on behalf of a candidate at the English Diploma examination of the Sri Lanka Pali and Buddhist University, thereby enabling the issuance of a certificate.

- By BHAGYA SILVA

The order followed consideration of a report submitted by the Bureau based on a written complaint lodged by Ven. Bogamuwa Dheerananda Thera, Senior Assistant Registrar of the University.