Assam headmaster's Rs 1.38 Lakh scam sparks outrage: Tradition of corruption?

A shocking scandal has rocked the Tilapara High School in Chapar, Dhubri in Assam, with allegations of financial irregularities and corruption against the headmaster, Manowar Hussain. The incident has sparked widespread outrage among students, parents, and the local community, with demands for action against the perpetrators.

According to reports, Hussain has been collecting money from students, including those from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families, under the guise of examination fees, despite the government's directive to waive fees for BPL students. The headmaster allegedly collected Rs 300 from each student, totaling a significant amount.

Further investigations reveal that Hussain also collected Rs 1.38 lakh from students of three private schools, claiming they were from Above Poverty Line (APL) families, and later misappropriated the funds by showing them as BPL students in government records. Azizur Rahman, a clerk at the school, allegedly assisted Hussain in the financial irregularities.

When questioned, Hussain claimed that the practice of collecting money was a long-standing tradition and that he was only following it. However, his colleagues contradicted his statement, saying that he had instructed them to collect the money. The incident has raised questions about the school's management committee's role in the scandal, with many wondering if they were aware of the financial irregularities.

The education department's response to the scandal remains to be seen, but the local community is demanding stern action against Hussain and Rahman. "We want justice for our children," said a parent. "How can a headmaster stoop so low? It's a shame."

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