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The Maharashtra Minorities Commission, led by Pyare Zia Khan, conducted surprise raids at Urdu schools in Akola after receiving serious complaints from female teachers. Teachers alleged sexual harassment, forced salary deductions, and illegal cash demands for appointments by the school secretary. Akola police have registered a case against the accused under multiple sections of the law. The Commission is urging minority communities, NGOs, and teachers to report similar incidents to protect educational institutions.

Key Points: Pyare Zia Khan Exposes Harassment in Maharashtra Urdu Schools

  • Raids expose sexual harassment of female teachers in Akola
  • Illegal salary deductions and cash demands uncovered
  • Police register case against school secretary
  • Commission calls for community reporting
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Maharashtra Minorities panel cracks down on schools after teachers complain of harassment

Maharashtra Minorities Commission uncovers sexual harassment, financial exploitation in Akola Urdu schools through surprise raids and teacher complaints.

"The government is being cheated of thousands of crores through Urdu schools in the state. - Pyare Zia Khan, Minorities Commission Chairman"

Akola, February 11

The Maharashtra Minorities Commission has launched a crackdown on illegal activities in Urdu schools in the state.

The Chairman of the Minority Commission, Pyare Zia Khan conducted raids at two government-aided Urdu schools in Akola district in Maharashtra based on complaints. The raids were conducted following complaints of physical and sexual harassment from female teachers by the secretary of an Urdu school in Akola.

The female teachers accused the school secretary of sexually exploiting them, presenting evidence to the Commission.

The teachers also raised multiple grievances, including demands for Rs 40 lakh in cash for teacher appointments and the forced collection of 30 to 40 per cent of the salary from appointed teachers.

Additionally, several retired teachers reported that a significant portion of their pensions was being forcibly deducted.

Following this, the Minorities Commission ordered the Akola police to take action.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Bachchan Singh said that Akola police have registered a case against the accused under sections 74, 75, 308 (2) 351 (2) of the BNS.

Minority Commission Chairman Pyare Zia Khan alleged that the government is being cheated of thousands of crores through Urdu schools in the state.

Khan has appealed to the minority community, NGOs and teachers to contact the State Minorities Commission if they have such complaints.

- ANI

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