Bangalmara police on July 1 apprehended the principal of Sonapur Higher Secondary School in Assam’s Lakhimpur in connection to a school finance scam.
School Finance Scam
The principal was identified as Altaf Hussain. An FIR was lodged against the principal following the directives of the District Collector and Education Officer.
According to sources, the Bihpuria Block Education Officer filed the complaint. The incident has raised concerns about the management failure in view of school funds.
There is the need for proper oversight in educational institutions. The authorities are expected to conduct an assiduous investigation into the alleged school finance scam.