State vs Govinddas Arya — Jhansi mid-day meal embezzlement case

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1. Arrest23 Oct 2026

   Headmaster accused of embezzlement arrested in Jhansi: Withdrew 2.15 lakh rupees by tampering with a mid-day meal cheque

   Jhansi teacher arrested for Mid-Day Meal scheme fund embezzlement and cheque fraud. Follow Dainik Bhaskar Latest Updates. In Jhansi, the police have arrested Govinddas Arya, the former in-charge headmaster of the middle school, who is accused of embezzlement. It is alleged that he withdrew 2.15 lakh rupees by tampering with a 15 thousand rupee cheque for the mid-day meal scheme.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A headmaster was arrested for allegedly stealing government school funds.

   Who:

   The Jhansi Police arrested the headmaster who is the accused in this case.

   When:

   Reported on 23 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   He is accused of illegally taking money by changing a cheque meant for mid-day school meals.

   What it means:

   The police have taken the accused into custody to investigate the missing funds further.

   Dainik Bhaskar
2. Arrest23 Oct 2026

   Jhansi News: Former headmaster accused of mid-day meal embezzlement arrested

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A former headmaster was arrested by police.

   Who:

   The police in Jhansi are the agency and the former headmaster is the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 23 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   The arrest took place in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   He is accused of stealing money meant for the mid-day meal program.

   What it means:

   The arrest allows the police to hold the accused while they investigate the accusations further.

   Amar Ujala