Ludhiana, Oct. 7 -- The Punjab State Food Commission has recommended an FIR against the former head teacher of Government Primary School, Giaspura, after an inquiry revealed large-scale fund embezzlement and irregularities in the mid-day meal scheme. The action follows a detailed investigation ordered by the education secretary in July, based on a request from the state food commission chairperson. The inquiry unearthed the details of fraud and manipulation within the school's records.

At the centre of the scandal is former head teacher Nisha Rani, accused of falsely enrolling over 2,500 ghost students to misappropriate government funds meant for genuine beneficiaries. Officials found that nearly Rs.6 lakh was withdrawn from the school w...