Video: Raj Thackeray's party workers thrash Mumbai UPSC coach, allege fraud
Triggered by the complaint, MNS workers visited the coaching centre to confront Chandel. They questioned Chandel who reportedly failed to give satisfactory answers, which angered Raj Thackeray's party men. They then physically assaulted him and demanded immediate refunds for the students.Chandel somehow managed to return money to some students but reportedly ran out of cash before he could return money to all of them. Following this, the MNS workers handed him over to the local police. MNS officials have accused him of financial fraud and exploiting aspirants preparing for government jobs.The party also alleged that this incident may be just one example of a wider network, with several such fraudulent institutions operating across the state under the pretext of preparing students for competitive exams.MNS workers also interacted with other students and their parents during their visit and demanded strict action against such educational scams.Police have now begun an investigation into the matter. Legal proceedings against Siddharth Singh Chandel are expected to follow, based on complaints filed by affected students and the statements gathered.Parents and students have urged the administration to crack down on fraudulent coaching centers and ensure proper regulation of educational institutions claiming to prepare candidates for civil service exams.- EndsWith inputs by Mithilesh Kumar B Gupta
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