Ludhiana teacher booked for 2,500 fake admissions

A head teacher in Ludhiana, Nisha Rani, has been booked for allegedly making over 2,500 fake student admissions at Government Primary School, Giaspura. This manipulation allowed her to claim benefits like mid-day meals and uniforms fraudulently. The Daba police registered a case against Rani on March 13, following an investigation by district education officer Ravinder Kaur. The inquiry revealed administrative lapses and financial misconduct, including the withdrawal of nearly ₹6 lakh from the school welfare fund. Rani was previously suspended in October 2024 due to discrepancies found during an inspection. She was later transferred to another school but did not assume her new role. An ongoing inquiry is also examining food grain stock discrepancies at her former school.