The Department of Examinations states that an investigation was launched regarding the circulation of the English language question paper of the GCE Ordinary Level Examination which was held yesterday (May 09).

Commissioner General of Examinations Amith Jayasundara said the question paper was circulated via WhatsApp during the exam for candidates to copy answers.

However, the Department said it did not affect the confidentiality of the English language question paper.

It has also launched an investigation over an alleged error in the O/L Sinhala language question paper.