Bhopal, July 3 -- The Crime Branch in Bhopal has registered an FIR following a complaint by the Additional Director of the Madhya Pradesh Ministry of Backward Classes and Minority Welfare, alleging fraudulent withdrawal of scholarship funds of more than Rs 57 lakh by certain madrasas and institutions.

According to Additional DCP, Crime Branch Bhopal, Shailendra Singh Chauhan, a central government investigation has revealed that some madrasas have illegally claimed scholarship money in the names of Class 11 and 12 students.

He added that there are a total of 40 such madrasas with around 972 students reportedly enrolled in these institutions.

Speaking to ANI, Chauhan said, "The Crime Branch has registered an FIR. Additional Director of t...