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News18
a day ago
- News18
On the run for 14 years, UP EOW arrests 2 men in Rs 4 crore scholarship scam
Meerut (UP), Aug 15 (PTI) The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested two men who were absconding for nearly 14 years in a multi-crore scholarship scam targeting funds meant for minority students, officials said on Friday. The accused — Dharmpal Singh alias Brahmpal, a resident of Gabhana village in Meerut district, and Mohsina Khan from Lohia Nagar in Meerut — were arrested on Thursday. The duo was wanted since 2010–11 in connection with the embezzlement of around Rs 4 crore in pre-matric scholarship funds. According to police, Dharmpal and Mohsina, along with others, siphoned off government grants meant for distribution to minority students by schools and madrasas. Investigators alleged that they diverted the funds through fraudulent means while holding positions as school managers or principals. The scam came to light after an inquiry by the district minority welfare officer in Meerut and other districts revealed large-scale misappropriation of scholarship money, police said. Cases were registered under multiple sections of the IPC, including for cheating, forgery and criminal conspiracy, as well as provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, police said. The duo was evading arrest for more than 14 years before the EOW tracked and arrested them, they said. PTI KIS ARI (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: August 15, 2025, 21:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Two arrested in 2010-11 Minority Pre-Matric Scholarship scam
Lucknow: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) team on Thursday arrested two individuals from Meerut in connection with the embezzlement of Rs 4 crore, earmarked for the Minority Pre-Matric Scholarship during the 2010-11 fiscal year. The accused — Dharmapal Singh alias Brahmpal and Mohsina Khan — were booked under IPC sections of 409, 420, 467, 468, 471, 120B of the Indian Penal Code, along with section 8 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The Minority Pre-Matric Scholarship, provided by the Government of India, was intended to support minority students. However, it is alleged that the funds were misappropriated by school and madrasa administrators, headmasters, and managers, in collusion with the then district minority welfare officer of Meerut and others. The investigation into these allegations is being conducted by the EOW, Meerut sector. Dharmapal, manager of Nav Shishu Vidya Mandir, Nihori, Meerut, and Mohsina, manager of Mohsina Islamic Madrasa, Zakir Colony, Meerut, were wanted in these cases. They allegedly embezzled the scholarship funds provided by the Government of India, causing significant financial loss to the state. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
