Delhi Cop's Free School Transforms Lives, 21 Students Top Exams

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News18•08-01-2026, 11:30
Delhi Cop's Free School Transforms Lives, 21 Students Top Exams
- •Delhi Police Head Constable Thaan Singh runs "Thaan Singh ki Pathshala," a free school for underprivileged children in a Red Fort parking lot.
- •Started in 2015, the school teaches students from Class 1st to 10th, with 21 children topping various Delhi schools last year.
- •Thaan Singh began teaching children he saw near Red Fort, receiving support from senior police officers and public donations for resources like computers.
- •Beyond education, he provides meals, assists with school admissions, and helps families with rent, addressing holistic needs.
- •He aims to prevent early marriage for girls by ensuring their education, managing the school through an organization led by female volunteers.
Why It Matters: A Delhi Police officer's dedication provides free education and hope to hundreds of underprivileged children.
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