Thiruvananthapuram, May 5 (PTI) Kerala Minister V Sivankutty on Monday said that his office has lodged a complaint with the Director General of Police (DGP) regarding reports of a 'fake website' created in the name of the Department of General Education.

According to a statement from the minister's office, a news report published in a local newspaper today claimed that a 'fake website' had been set up under the name of the Kerala Board of Public Examinations to offer SSLC and Plus Two courses and conduct examinations.

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Based on this report, the minister's office has written to the DGP, requesting an investigation and appropriate legal action in the matter.

Further details regarding the developments are awaited.

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