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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Shalarth ID scam: 3 arrested from Bhandara
Nagpur: The Shalarth ID scam has taken a fresh twist as more malpractices surfaced in Bhandara district involving Vinod Education Society, operating as Vinod High School and Junior College of Arts and Science at Gose, Buj in taluka Paoni. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Police said the key accused is Chetak Dongre (44), acting secretary of the society and headmaster, who took over after his father Rajesh Dongre passed away in 2018. Chetak, along with Sadanand Jangde (45), a teacher whose approval proposal was sent to the deputy director of education, and Gangadhar Dongre (63), society secretary, have been arrested by the SIT formed to probe the Shalarth ID scam. Sadar police station senior inspector Manish Thakare, under DCP Rahul Madane, played a key role in the investigation. Chetak's mother, Parvatabai (75), society president, failed to appear for questioning on June 26, 2025, citing her age. The malpractices surfaced after accused Mahendra Kar's house was searched and documents seized by authorities. The scam allegedly involves forged Shalarth IDs to secure unauthorised teacher approvals, raising concerns about systemic fraud in educational institutions. Authorities are probing deeper into the society's operations, with further arrests and revelations expected as the investigation unfolds. Nagpur: The Shalarth ID scam has taken a fresh twist as more malpractices surfaced in Bhandara district involving Vinod Education Society, operating as Vinod High School and Junior College of Arts and Science at Gose, Buj in taluka Paoni. Police said the key accused is Chetak Dongre (44), acting secretary of the society and headmaster, who took over after his father Rajesh Dongre passed away in 2018. Chetak, along with Sadanand Jangde (45), a teacher whose approval proposal was sent to the deputy director of education, and Gangadhar Dongre (63), society secretary, have been arrested by the SIT formed to probe the Shalarth ID scam. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Sadar police station senior inspector Manish Thakare, under DCP Rahul Madane, played a key role. Chetak's mother, Parvatabai (75), society president, failed to appear for questioning on June 26, 2025, citing her age. The malpractices surfaced after accused Mahendra Kar's house was searched and documents seized by authorities. The scam allegedly involves forged Shalarth IDs to secure unauthorised teacher approvals, raising concerns about systemic fraud in educational institutions. Authorities are probing deeper into the society's operations, with further arrests and revelations expected as the investigation unfolds.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
SIT Arrests School Mgmt Chief, Detains Teacher in Shalarth ID Scam
Nagpur: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the multi-crore Shalarth ID scam arrested Omkar Anjikar, 46, president of a school management body, for his alleged role in facilitating the fraudulent recruitment of a woman teacher. The teacher, whose identity is yet to be disclosed, was also detained for questioning, with sources confirming her imminent arrest. The SIT uncovered discrepancies in her documents, which enabled her to obtain a Shalarth ID and siphon off govt funds through undeserved salary and benefits. Anjikar is accused of enabling the teacher's recruitment by approving fake credentials, allowing her to exploit the Shalarth system, designed to streamline teacher payments. The scam, involving crores of rupees, has exposed systemic vulnerabilities in the education sector's hiring processes. The SIT investigation revealed a network of individuals manipulating documents to secure govt benefits fraudulently. Sources indicate the woman teacher is under intense scrutiny, with the SIT gathering evidence of her complicity. The arrests mark a significant breakthrough in the ongoing probe, which has already identified multiple irregularities across schools. The SIT is now widening its net to uncover other potential accomplices within school managements and administrative bodies. The scam has sparked public outrage, with calls for stricter oversight of teacher recruitment.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Time of India
Shalarth ID Scam: School director from Kalmeshwar arrested
Nagpur: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Shalarth ID scam in the education department on Saturday arrested Dilip Dhote, the director of a prominent school at Mohpa, Kalmeshwar. The arrest follows an extensive interrogation and investigation into the scam, which caused significant financial losses to the state exchequer. According to official sources, Dhote allegedly bypassed the headmaster to create and regularise Shalarth IDs for teachers, enabling unauthorised appointments. He is accused of facilitating the recruitment of several teachers using forged documents and approving their salaries and arrears dating back to 2013-14. Additionally, Dhote allegedly transferred these teachers to other schools under his management. Sources said that Dhote allegedly used coercive tactics and threatened to withhold salaries of teachers or staff who opposed his actions. The SIT's probe uncovered evidence of systematic manipulation, prompting swift action against Dhote. The arrest sent shock waves through the local education community, raising concerns about oversight in school administrations. Authorities are investigating to identify other individuals involved in the scam and to assess the full extent of the financial damage. Dhote is currently in custody. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Time of India
Shalarth ID scam: SIT arrests president of Rajashri Shikshan Sanstha
Nagpur: Charan Chetule, president of Rajashri Shikshan Sanstha, was arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Bhandara on Thursday for his role in the Shalarth ID scam. He was involved in regularising the employment of headmaster Parag Pudke using fake documents. Following his arrest, Chetule was admitted to Mayo Hospital. The Shalarth ID scam involves the fraudulent creation of teacher IDs on the Maharashtra govt's Shalarth portal, leading to illegal appointments and salary disbursements, with over 500 teachers implicated and financial losses exceeding ₹100 crore. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Time of India
Hire and transfer pattern in teacher hiring scam?
Nagpur: Principals of a few well-known city schools were shocked when the education department summoned them last month for an inquiry related to the teacher hiring scam, asking them about some of their 'new recruits'. These recruits were the ones suspected of being hired fraudulently under the Shalarth ID scam, which is currently under investigation by the cops. The fact that came out was that these principals had no role in the hiring process because the 'new recruits' were in fact teachers who had been transferred from other schools. One of the principals who was summoned said, "We went there with all the documents to show that some teachers were not hired by us. They were transferred by the education department to our school. While we have nothing to fear, it's just that doing all the paperwork amidst such chaos is very stressful." So was there a 'hire & transfer' technique being followed by corrupt officials to deflect attention from the scam? A former education official, who is well versed with the hiring process, said, "These teachers were being hired by schools which are not well known; hence I wonder if they even had the required student strength. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo As per govt rules, it is the number of students in a school which determines how many teachers can be hired. It is possible that they would hire and transfer teachers to other schools, so that the employee count is not visible on paper, but this is something which needs to be investigated. " Transfer of teachers in govt or grant-in-aid schools is done only by the education department. Even schools which have a vacancy contact the education department, seeking permission to hire for the post. Before giving that permission, the education department taps into their 'excess teachers' pool. These are teachers whose services are no longer required in their original school as student enrolment has fallen. Since it's a govt or grant-in-aid school, these teachers can't be fired. They continue to receive their full salary till they find their next assignment. The former education official said, "Now, it seems that these teachers were then transferred to big and well-known schools, whenever a vacancy came up there." BOX SIT arrests president of Rajashri Shikshan Sanstha Meanwhile, Charan Chetule, president of Rajashri Shikshan Sanstha, was arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Bhandara on Thursday for his role in the Shalarth ID scam, reports Soumitra Bose. He was involved in regularising the employment of headmaster Parag Pudke using fake documents. Following his arrest, Chetule was admitted to Mayo Hospital. The Shalarth ID scam involves the fraudulent creation of teacher IDs on the Maharashtra govt's Shalarth portal, leading to illegal appointments and salary disbursements, with over 500 teachers implicated and financial losses exceeding ₹100 crore. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
