FAKE DOCUMENTS: Pakistani woman dismissed from government teaching Job

Lucknow (Team Newsbuddy): In a startling revelation from Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district, a Pakistani woman managed to secure a government teaching position using forged residency documents. Identified as Shumaila Khan, the woman worked as a government school teacher for nearly nine years before the fraud came to light.Following an investigation prompted by a confidential complaint, her employment was terminated, and a legal case has been filed against her.

Shumaila Khan, a Pakistani national, was appointed as an assistant teacher at Madhopur Primary School in Fatehganj Paschim on November 6, 2015. She secured the position using a fake residence certificate allegedly issued by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) office in Rampur.

However, a recent complaint brought the matter to the attention of Bareilly’s District Magistrate, triggering a thorough investigation. The investigation, conducted by Rampur’s SDM, invalidated the residency certificate provided by Shumaila Khan.

Officials confirmed that the document was fraudulent and that she had not acquired Indian citizenship. Based on these findings, the Basic Education Department dismissed her from her position and filed a criminal case under serious charges.

During her nearly decade-long tenure, Shumaila Khan earned a government salary without raising any suspicion about her nationality or credentials. The revelation of her fraudulent employment has caused a major uproar in the education department, raising questions about the vetting process for government employees. The education department, under pressure, has not only terminated her but is also exploring legal avenues to recover the salary paid to her during her tenure.

A case has been registered against Shumaila Khan at the Fatehganj Paschim police station based on the orders of the Block Education Officer. The charges include forgery and misrepresentation, and authorities have indicated that her arrest may follow soon.

The incident has sparked widespread criticism and raised concerns about the lack of thorough background checks in government hiring processes. Officials are now under scrutiny for failing to identify discrepancies in her documents at the time of her appointment.

This case has become a topic of heated discussion in Bareilly, tarnishing the reputation of the education department. The department is now facing pressure to tighten its verification mechanisms to prevent similar incidents in the future.

This unprecedented case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of rigorous
verification processes in government recruitment to safeguard against fraud and uphold the integrity of public institutions.