Three school employees in Thane have been arrested for allegedly demanding bribes from parents seeking school admissions, highlighting corruption concerns in the education sector.
Key Points
- Headmistress and two employees of a Thane school arrested for allegedly demanding bribes.
- The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) laid a trap and caught the trio accepting a bribe.
- Accused were allegedly charging illegal fees for school admissions.
- A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway by the ACB.
The headmistress and two other employees of a private school in Maharashtra's Thane district were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes from parents seeking admission for their children, an official said.
The Thane unit of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) laid a trap and caught the trio accepting a bribe of Rs 4,000 from one of the complainants, inspector Anupama Khare said.
Details of the Arrested School Staff
The ACB has arrested headmistress Atiya Baidujman Khan (56), computer teacher Rizvan Banu Amjad Khan, and clerk Asma Mohsafi Sheikh, she said.
Allegations and Investigation
The official said that the department had received complaints alleging that the trio was demanding bribes from those seeking admission to the school.
"The accused were illegally charging Rs 3,000 under various heads and a refundable deposit of Rs 1,000," she said, adding that a case has been registered and further probe is underway.
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