Srinagar, Oct. 14 -- A deep-rooted scam involving the alleged manipulation of children's dates of birth has come to light in Srinagar, sparking outrage among parents and calls for a full-fledged criminal investigation. According to multiple complaints, some hospitals, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) employees, and private school authorities are allegedly colluding to alter birth records, allowing overage children to secure admission in pre-primary classes meant for three-year-olds. The revelation has shaken parents who discovered that their three-year-old children were being forced to compete and study alongside children appearing nearly double their age. The malpractice, parents say, not only undermines fair competition but also exp...