Archive · 17 Jan 2026
UP Headmaster Suspended for Forged Renovation Photos
A school headmaster in Uttar Pradesh, India, was suspended because he showed fake pictures of school repairs.
He was supposed to show real photos of the school being painted and fixed, but he showed computer-made fake pictures instead.
The officials found out and decided to suspend him immediately.
They also said he was not doing his job properly and might have done something wrong with the school's money.
Now, someone else will check what happened and report back in 15 days.
Shashi Kant Gautam, the in-charge headmaster of a government primary school in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, was suspended for submitting forged renovation photos.
The incident was discovered during a District Task Force meeting chaired by Chief Development Officer Ojaswi Raj.
Gautam allegedly submitted computerised, forged photographs of the school building's paint and renovation work.
He was charged with indiscipline, financial irregularities, and gross negligence of duties.
Ram Pratap Singh, the Block Education Officer of Nagra, has been appointed as the inquiry officer and must submit a report within 15 days.
- Who
- Shashi Kant Gautam, in-charge headmaster of a government primary school in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
- What
- Submitted forged, computerised photographs of paint and renovation work of the school building
- When
- The incident was discovered during a District Task Force meeting on Tuesday, and the suspension was announced on Saturday
- Where
- Duttpur village, Maniyar education block, Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- The action was taken due to allegations of indiscipline, financial irregularities, and gross negligence of duties
- Headmaster Suspended
- Shashi Kant Gautam
- Location
- Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
- Allegation
- Submitted forged renovation photos
- Action Taken
- Suspension with immediate effect
- Inquiry Officer
- Ram Pratap Singh
- Report Deadline
- 15 days