Ashram Snacks Scandal: Official Fired for Serving Chips Instead of Meals

The superintendent of a government tribal boys' ashram in Bokrata has been removed from his position following an inquiry into serious allegations. Vinod Arya, the former superintendent, was relieved of his duties after student complaints surfaced regarding the quality and provision of evening snacks. Students reported receiving packaged items like Kurkure, chips, and biscuits instead of the prescribed menu, with allegations that parents were charged for these snacks.

Further investigations uncovered severe infrastructural problems within the ashram. Students complained of an inadequate water supply for nearly a month, which resulted in students being forced to defecate outdoors and enduring multiple days without bathing. The inquiry also noted the alleged obstruction of officials by Arya's wife, daughter, and brother during the investigation, leading to a police case being registered against them.