Ludhiana, July 30 -- The district education department has initiated the final inquiry into serious allegations of fake enrolments and financial mismanagement at the Government Primary School in Giaspura. Pardeep Sharma, principal of Government Senior Secondary School, PAU, has been appointed as the inquiry officer to lead the investigation.

At the heart of the issue is former head teacher Nisha Rani, accused of fraudulently enrolling over 2,500 fake students to siphon off government benefits meant for genuine students. During her tenure, the school reportedly received funds, uniforms, textbooks, and mid-day meals based on these manipulated figures.

Around Rs.6 lakh was withdrawn from the school welfare fund using self-signed cheques. S...