219 Madrasas in Azamgarh UP Getting Govt Aid Found Non-Existent, FIRs Lodged
In a major crackdown on financial fraud, the police in Azamgarh have registered cases against 219 madrasas that were found to be non-existent despite receiving government aid. The action follows an investigation by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), which uncovered irregularities in government funding.
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Investigation Uncovers Fraud
The probe began after discrepancies were noticed during online data entry on the madrasa portal. Initially, 313 madrasas were flagged for irregularities. However, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) inquiry, initiated after a 2017 complaint to the government, confirmed that 219 of these institutions did not exist at all.
Superintendent of Police Hemraj Meena stated, “Investigation was done in this case through EOW, in which there was an allegation of government money being siphoned off in the name of madrasas. Government money was received on the basis of forged documents.”
FIRs Registered Across the District
Following the EOW’s findings, FIRs were lodged at 22 police stations across the district. The first case was registered on February 6 at Kandharapur police station, based on a complaint by EOW Inspector Kunwar Brahma Prakash Singh. Subsequently, additional cases were registered at Kotwali, Sidhari, Rani ki Sarai, Mubarakpur, Nizamabad, and other police stations.
Legal Action and Further Investigation
The authorities have assured strict action against those involved in the scam. “The matter is being investigated, and action will be taken based on whatever facts come to light during the investigation,” SP Meena added. The police are also looking into whether officials or other entities were complicit in approving funds for these non-existent madrasas.
The revelation has raised serious concerns about transparency in the allocation of government funds meant for educational institutions. The authorities are now focusing on identifying the individuals responsible for submitting forged documents and ensuring that such fraudulent practices are curbed in the future.
This case highlights the importance of stringent monitoring mechanisms to prevent financial fraud and ensure that public funds are utilized for genuine educational purposes.
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