Kawardha: A case of forgery and misuse of authority has surfaced in Kabirdham district, Chhattisgarh, where a principal attempted to secure a higher post through fraudulent means. Dayal Singh, the principal of Bendarchi High School, has been arrested for allegedly fabricating a fake ministry order to get himself posted as Block Education Officer (BEO).
The incident came to light when Dayal Singh sent a forged order letter to the District Education Officer (DEO), claiming his appointment as BEO. Suspicious of the document, the DEO ordered an inquiry, which confirmed the letter was fake. Following this revelation, the DEO lodged a formal complaint with the Kawardha City Kotwali police station.
Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Pushpendra Baghel said, "The accused principal attempted to deceive the education department by presenting a fabricated order for his posting as BEO. During the investigation, the letter was found to be counterfeit and appropriate action has been taken."
Acting on the DEO's complaint, the police registered a case against Dayal Singh under Sections 336(3), 338, and 340 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Following his arrest, the principal has been remanded in custody, and he will be produced in court soon.
Authorities are also investigating whether the accused has been involved in similar offences in the past. "Cases registered earlier against the accused are being reviewed as part of the investigation," ASP Baghel added.
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