LUCKNOW, Feb. 3 -- The investigation into alleged foreign funding of around 4,000 madrasas in Uttar Pradesh has reached its final stage, with authorities preparing to submit the report to the state government. As the probe moves closer to completion, clerics have raised concerns, urging that investigations into illegal funding should be conducted across all educational institutions.

Ankit Kumar Agarwal, director of Uttar Pradesh minority welfare, said multiple investigations are currently underway. "A Special Investigation Team (SIT), constituted by the government under the leadership of inspector general (IG) Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS), will soon submit its report. Further action will follow based on the SIT's findings," he said.

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