In re: Allegations against Pooja Malik, Principal of Lala Lajpat Rai College

Timeline

1. 25 Oct 2026News

   Sanskrit lecturer's joining stopped in Shamli, bribery allegation: Complaint of demanding 1 lakh rupees, response sought from the Principal.

   Shamli Lala Lajpat Rai College lecturer recruitment bribe controversy latest news updates. Follow Dainik Bhaskar. The candidate has accused the college Principal, Pooja Malik, of stopping the joining without a valid reason and demanding 1 lakh rupees in exchange for the appointment. In the matter, the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) Shamli has issued a fresh order to the Principal, directing her to allow the candidate to join immediately and provide an explanation for the delay.

   Dainik Bhaskar

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A lecturer was stopped from starting a job due to allegations of a bribe.

   Who:

   Pooja Malik is the Principal of the college and is the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 25 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Shamli, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The Principal is accused of demanding 1 lakh rupees as a bribe.

   What it means:

   The court has asked the Principal to provide a formal response to these allegations.

2. 25 Oct 2026News

   Shamli News: Sanskrit lecturer's joining stalled, Principal accused of demanding one lakh rupees.

   Amar Ujala

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A Sanskrit lecturer cannot join the college because the principal is accused of demanding a bribe.

   Who:

   Pooja Malik is the principal who is accused, and a Sanskrit lecturer is the person seeking to join the college.

   When:

   Reported on 25 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Shamli, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The principal is accused of demanding a bribe of one lakh rupees to allow the lecturer to join.

   What it means:

   The joining process for the lecturer is currently stalled.