KARACHI (Staff Reporter): Educational circles across the province have expressed deep indignation following a violent raid on the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) by an “agent mafia” and external elements. The attackers reportedly resorted to rioting and physical violence against teachers and board employees, sparking a wave of protests from academic associations.
The Sindh Professors and Lecturers Association (SPLA), led by Central President Professor Munawar Abbas and Karachi Region President Professor Asif Munir, strongly condemned the incident, describing it as a direct “attack on education.” SPLA leaders revealed that these organized groups have long been extorting money from students and pressuring board officials to process illegal examination forms. The current violence was reportedly a reaction to the staff’s refusal to comply with these unlawful demands.
Demanding full protection for board employees, the SPLA has rejected the inquiry committee formed by the Provincial Minister, labeling it “one-sided” and calling for a truly impartial investigation.
Echoing these concerns, the Sindh Teachers Forum and the All Pakistan Clerks Association (APCA) BIEK Unit have demanded stern action against the perpetrators and a significant increase in security at examination centers.
In response to the unrest, Provincial Minister for Universities and Boards, Ismail Rahoo, has constituted a two-member inquiry committee—comprising the Additional Secretary and the Chairman of the Technical Board—tasked with submitting a report within three days.
A spokesperson for the BIEK clarified that the staff did not initiate violence against students. Instead, an organized mob attacked the premises, injuring several employees after they refused to accept examination forms after the official deadline had expired. Educational organizations and board authorities are now calling for permanent security measures to safeguard the integrity of the examination process.