UP Teacher Scam: 15-Year Fraud Exposed, Allahabad HC Orders State-Wide Probe

• Garima Singh, an assistant teacher in Deoria, worked for 15 years using fake documents before her fraud was uncovered.
• The Allahabad High Court ordered her dismissal, recovery of all salaries, and a comprehensive state-wide investigation into all assistant teacher appointments.
• The court emphasized that those benefiting from fraud are not entitled to protection and deemed the matter extremely serious.
• Officials found negligent or colluding in such appointments will face strict statutory and disciplinary action.
• The decision aims to curb fraud in the education department and ensure quality education by qualified teachers.