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Time of India
12-08-2025
- Time of India
Fake teachers ran school for 11 years, 26 booked
Varanasi: The Azamgarh police have registered an FIR against 26 individuals for allegedly running a govt-aided Janata Primary School in Azamgarh with fake teachers for the past 11 years. Following a probe by a committee of officials, serious irregularities were uncovered in the appointment of assistant teachers at the school. The investigation revealed that the school had been making appointments since 2014 without adhering to legal procedures or securing necessary approvals. Specifically, they failed to obtain written pre-approval from the district basic education officer, a requirement under the Basic School Regulations of 1975. Based on these findings, an FIR was lodged against the school manager and 25 teachers. Azamgarh SSP Hemraj Meena said, "An FIR has been lodged by Kotwali police under 316(5) (criminal breach of trust) and 318(4) (cheating) of BNS after receiving a complaint from the district social welfare officer on the charges of appointing 25 assistant teachers without approval and necessary regulations." "Further investigation is underway and action will be taken based on its report. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Rude Neighbor Cuts Down Tree, Freezes When Something Came Out Of The Trunk Undo No guilty will be spared in this episode," he social welfare officer Ashish Kumar Singh said that upon receiving complaints against the Janata Primary School in Bansasthan Jamilpur area, which receives grants from his department, the DM formed a three-member committee consisting of ADM, district basic education officer and district social welfare officer. The investigation revealed that the mandatory approval letter from the district basic education officer was not found in the dispatch register for the teachers' appointments. He added that several documents were found to be fake, and the seals and signatures on the appointment letters were not verified. It appeared that these assistant teachers obtained their positions without proper legal approval, indicating their involvement in a possible criminal conspiracy. Taking note of the investigation report, the additional chief secretary of the social welfare section-2 of the Uttar Pradesh govt in Lucknow and the director of social welfare ordered registration of an FIR on Aug 7. In view of the same, the DM asked the social welfare officer to move an application, and the FIR was lodged against Dharmendra Singh, Rampravesh Yadav, Ramjiavan Ram, Saurabh Singh, Poonam Singh, Prashant Kumar Pathak, Gyanchand Rahul, Prashant God, Madhulika Singh, Shivkumar, Vinita Singh, Sunil Dutt Yadav, Neetu Yadav, Ramakant Yadav, Virendra Upadhyay, Chandraprakash Dwivedi, Neelam Yadav, Shashi Kiran, Anita Yadav, Anita Kumari, Ashutosh Rai, Rakesh Kumar Singh, Rampreet Rajbhar, Varun Singh, Rajnikant Rai and Kamlesh Singh. With around 400 students enrolled at the Janata Primary School, concerns arise about their academic future. According to the district social welfare officer, in cases like this, the students will likely be accommodated in neighboring primary schools to ensure minimal disruption to their education. 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.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Time of India
Two drug peddlers held with SUV & 40.7g smack
Bhopal: Two drug peddlers were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly smuggling smack and seized narcotics and assets worth approximately Rs 9.7 lakh. Among the seized items were 40.70 grams of smack, a white Maharashtra-registered SUV, and an Android mobile phone. One of the accused, Deepak Raghuwanshi, is a repeat offender who was previously arrested under similar charges by Basoda Rural Police in Vidisha district. Additional DCP (Crime Branch) Shailendra Singh Chouhan said that a team was deployed to trace and apprehend drug peddlers operating within the city. A reliable informant tipped off police about a man waiting near Agrawal Hotel at TRT Govindpura to sell smack. The team reached the location and spotted a white SUV. A man was held and upon questioning, he identified himself as Deepak Singh Raghuwanshi, 34, a resident of Ganj Basoda, Vidisha. A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of a transparent plastic pouch containing a mud-coloured powder, which Deepak admitted was smack. Deepak said he sourced the smack from Hemraj Meena, a resident of Motipura near Chhabra, Rajasthan. He confessed to preparing small packets and selling them in Ganj Basoda, Sironj, and nearby areas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo He also claimed the current consignment was procured from one Sagar Meena from the same region. A Crime Branch team then proceeded to Rajasthan and, with assistance from local sources, detained Hemraj Meena, 29, from Gram Semli, Bhojpur Bus Stand area, District Jhalawar. Bhopal: Two drug peddlers were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly smuggling smack and seized narcotics and assets worth approximately Rs 9.7 lakh. Among the seized items were 40.70 grams of smack, a white Maharashtra-registered SUV, and an Android mobile phone. One of the accused, Deepak Raghuwanshi, is a repeat offender who was previously arrested under similar charges by Basoda Rural Police in Vidisha district. Additional DCP (Crime Branch) Shailendra Singh Chouhan said that a team was deployed to trace and apprehend drug peddlers operating within the city. A reliable informant tipped off police about a man waiting near Agrawal Hotel at TRT Govindpura to sell smack. The team reached the location and spotted a white SUV. A man was held and upon questioning, he identified himself as Deepak Singh Raghuwanshi, 34, a resident of Ganj Basoda, Vidisha. A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of a transparent plastic pouch containing a mud-coloured powder, which Deepak admitted was smack. Deepak said he sourced the smack from Hemraj Meena, a resident of Motipura near Chhabra, Rajasthan. He confessed to preparing small packets and selling them in Ganj Basoda, Sironj, and nearby areas. He also claimed the current consignment was procured from one Sagar Meena from the same region. A Crime Branch team then proceeded to Rajasthan and, with assistance from local sources, detained Hemraj Meena, 29, from Gram Semli, Bhojpur Bus Stand area, District Jhalawar.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Time of India
Cops attacked in bid to rescue wedding procession vehicle in Azamgarh, 17 arrested
Varanasi: At least five police personnel were injured and their vehicle was damaged when they reached Barra village under Bardah police station in Azamgarh district on Friday night to resolve a dispute involving a wedding procession. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The situation turned violent after villagers allegedly attacked an SUVof a wedding procession after raising objections to the loud DJ music. Regarding the incident, Azamgarh SP Hemraj Meena said that Bardah police station in-charge Rajiv Kumar Singh suffered serious head injuries while four other police personnel were also injured as the villagers resorted to brickbatting when the police attempted to retrieve the vehicle being held by the locals. A police public response vehicle (PRV) was also damaged in the attack. The station officer was admitted to a hospital while a named FIR against 34 natives of Barra village was lodged under sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita(BNS), 7 CL Act, and the Prevention of Damages to Public Property Act. By Saturday night, police arrested 17 accused, including Phool Chand, Sarvesh, Lucky, Gautam, Akash, Sinku, Vipin, Chandresh, Ritik, Rakesh, Vishal, Manoj, Sharmila, Shivmurat, Sangam, Manku, and Rishabh from Barra. Teams were carrying out raids to nab other 17 accused, said the SP. The incident started when some locals intercepted a wedding procession passing through Barra village and held an SUV hostage over objections to the loud volume of DJ music. When the public response vehicle of police arrived and the cops attempted to pacify the crowd, tensions escalated. The villagers turned violent and started hurling bricks at the officers. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Bardah Station Officer Rajiv Kumar Singh sustained serious head injury, while four other cops were also injured in the attack. Additional police forces were rushed to the spot to bring the situation under control, and senior officers also reached the site. In view of the unrest, heavy police deployment remained in the area through Sunday to maintain law and order.
