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Scholarship Scam: Director Booked in Dehradun
8 Jun
Summary
- Director of a private engineering institute faces charges.
- Probe uncovered discrepancies in minority scholarship scheme.
- Allegations include cheating, forgery, and breach of trust.
A case has been registered against the director of a private engineering institute in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, concerning alleged irregularities in the Centre's minority scholarship scheme.
This action was initiated after a complaint by the district minorities welfare officer, following a central investigation that found discrepancies in 95 institutes across India during the 2021-2023 period. Five institutes in Uttarakhand were identified with issues.
Police are investigating the director for offenses including cheating, forgery, and criminal breach of trust, as directed by central authorities. The investigation aims to address the alleged misuse of scholarship funds by the institute's management.
