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AHMEDABAD: A week ago, a purported “news report” went viral, suggesting that 13 students of Udgam School had tested positive for Covid after Class XII students were called to the school for practicals.
An investigation by the school has revealed that the fake news was the handiwork of a Class XI student who was not prepared for offline exams. So when it was learnt that the school authorities had sought permission from the Ahmedabad City District Education Office to conduct the final exams offline, the girl panicked.
“The girl created a fake news item, fabricated and photoshopped, and circulated it across the school’s groups,” trustee of Udgam School for Children, Manan Choksi said. “The parents of the student in question approached us and consented to any action being taken against her. But we have decided not to file any police complaint against the young girl, who has now expressed remorse for her act.”