Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday said the government has taken very seriously the recent episode of cheating in the Class 10 board examinations and added that the matter would be thoroughly investigated.
"We have taken it seriously," Nitish told the media here.
"The investigation will take place tomorrow morning," he added.
Earlier on Thursday, the family members of students appearing for their Class 10 board exams were seen mounting over the school wall to pass chits and assist their wards in the exam hall.
Despite the invigilator catching the students cheating , they were allowed to continue with the examination.
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