A viral video, purportedly from the Bishop Johnson Girls’ School in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, captured a chaotic and dramatic scene where the principal, Parul Solomon, is seen being forcibly removed from her office by a group of school staff led by the institution’s chairman. This incident has caused a significant uproar on social media, bringing to light a multi-crore scam linked to an exam paper leak.
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Background and allegations
Bishop Maurice Edgar Dan, representing the Diocese of Lucknow, has accused the school of being involved in a scam related to the February 11 UPPSC Review Officer-Assistant Review Officer (RO-ARO) paper leak. Vineet Jaswant, a staff member, was arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) in connection with the paper leak, and Principal Parul Solomon was also implicated. The paper was allegedly leaked from the exam centre by taking a photo with a mobile phone.
The Rice Bags
This is Bishop Johnson Girls School, a missionary school in Prayagraj.
As seen in the video, the lady Principal of this school is being forcefully removed from her chair and the new Principal takes over.
— Boiled Anda (@AmitLeliSlayer) July 5, 2024
The incident
In the viral video, several individuals, including the bishop, are seen entering the principal’s office and attempting to seize Solomon’s mobile phone. Parul Solomon is heard pleading to them not to touch her phone. Eventually, Solomon is forcibly removed from her chair, and the new principal, Sherlyn Massey, is seated amid applause from the staff.
Legal actions and controversy
Bishop Dan claims that Solomon’s removal was due to her involvement in the scandal. He also alleges that Parul Solomon embezzled Rs 2.4 crore during her tenure. Following the incident, Parul Solomon registered a case against the group for sexual abuse. Bishop Dan contends that video and CCTV footage show no physical contact, despite Parul Solomon’s claims.
Current status
The police are investigating the matter, and additional videos have been submitted to the authorities. A case has been registered against several individuals, including Bishop Maurice Edgar Dan and other staff members.
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The incident has sparked significant controversy and debate on social media, highlighting issues of corruption, misconduct, and the handling of such sensitive situations within educational institutions.
