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Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘Good work': Family of 33-year-old Jaipur man killed in Pahalgam attack praises Army for strikes in Pakistan, PoK
Prakash, the uncle of Jaipur's Niraj Udhwani, 33, who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, said that 'good work' has been done, while calling for more attacks from the Indian armed forces. India on Wednesday hit nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, targeting terrorist infrastructure there. The strike came two weeks after the Pahalgam terror attack. 'Good work has been done by the Indian Army in attacking their hideouts, but not all of them have been demolished. They (terrorists) can come over (to the Indian side) again so they should be properly razed,' Prakash told The Indian Express on Wednesday. Another uncle, Bhagwan Das Udhwani, also said that 'what is happening is right. The government is acting honestly and knows better than us.' Niraj worked in Dubai and had come to India with his wife Aayushi and some friends to attend a wedding in Shimla. After the wedding, while the others left, Niraj and his wife went to Pahalgam to holiday for a couple of days and were supposed to head back to Dubai from Chandigarh. However, Niraj was among the 26 people shot dead by terrorists in Pahalgam. 'There have been other incidents in the past too. What was our fault? What was the fault of the innocents? Today my son has gone, tomorrow it could be someone else. The government should ensure the safety of the people,' his mother Jyoti had said earlier. Niraj and Aayushi got married in February 2023, and had no children. He studied at The Indian High School in Dubai, returned to India for his undergraduate and accounting courses, before heading to the UAE again for a job. He worked as the finance manager at Cognita Schools in Dubai.
Gulf News
04-05-2025
- Gulf News
Why UAE schools deployed metal detectors, CCTV for over 2,000 Indian expat students' NEET exam
Dubai: More than 2,000 aspiring medical students sat for India's National Eligibility cum Entrance Test –Undergraduate (NEET-UG) in the UAE on Sunday under tight security measures designed to ensure the integrity of the high-stakes examination. Centres in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah implemented rigorous protocols, including the use of highly sensitive metal detectors, full CCTV coverage and videography of candidates, aligning with directives from India's National Testing Agency (NTA). The intensified scrutiny follows the 2024 NEET scandal in India, which prompted national outrage over alleged malpractices. In response, the NTA rolled out robust reforms this year. In India, more than 2.27 million students appeared for the exam under similar surveillance, aiming to restore trust in one of the world's largest professional entrance tests. However, biometric attendance verification, which became mandatory in India, was not enforced in the centres abroad, including in the UAE. 3 UAE centres One of the largest NEET venues outside India, The Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai, accommodated around 900 candidates. 'This year, approximately 900 aspiring medical students took the exam in our halls, and we had meticulously prepared around 40 examination halls to meet the stringent specifications set by the National Testing Agency, India,' said Punit MK Vasu, CEO of The Indian High Group of Schools. 'To ensure integrity, we deployed close to 110 trained staff members, including coordinators, supervisors, invigilators, and support personnel. Comprehensive security measures were in place, including extensive frisking with highly sensitive metal detectors, temperature checks, and continuous CCTV surveillance.' Students were videographed throughout the exam for verification purposes. Additionally, a dedicated photo studio was set up at the centre to assist students with missing photos, ensuring a smooth registration process. Exam papers were unsealed under CCTV surveillance in the presence of multiple examiners to prevent tampering. 'We aim to provide a safe, secure, and stress-free environment,' Vasu said. Counsellors and medical staff were also on site, while students of determination were given extended time in compliance with NTA guidelines. At Sharjah Indian School, around 730 students appeared for the exam. 'Each and every child had to pass through metal detectors. We ensured CCTV coverage, videography, and photography,' said Principal Pramod Mahajan. In Abu Dhabi, 517 students appeared at Abu Dhabi Indian School (ADIS). Principal Neeraj Bharagava confirmed that all materials, including recordings and answer sheets, were 'packed in diplomatic bags under the supervision of Indian missions,' to be sent to India.
