Assistant Headmaster Arrested for Embezzlement of 9 Lakh Rupees in Dinhata; Claims of Frame-up Persist

Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, December 1, 2024, Dinhata : Ashok Roy, the assistant headmaster of Bamanhat High School in Dinhata, was arrested on charges of embezzling 9 lakh rupees after allegedly discovering a lost bag containing the cash. The incident unfolded when a businessman accidentally left the bag in front of a shop near Madanmohan Bari. Upon realizing the mistake, the businessman promptly notified the police about the missing money.

In the course of the investigation, law enforcement officials reviewed CCTV footage from the shop where the bag was found. The footage showed Roy, accompanied by a local shopkeeper, picking up the bag and leaving the scene. This discovery led the police to summon both Roy and the shopkeeper for questioning.

Upon further investigation, the police traced the bag to Roy’s home, where it was recovered in full, containing the 9 lakh rupees. The bag was then returned to its rightful owner. Subsequently, the police filed a case against Roy and the shopkeeper under relevant sections pertaining to theft and embezzlement. Both individuals were arrested and taken into custody.

Roy, in his defense, claimed that he had found the bag and intended to return it to its rightful owner. He stated that after keeping it temporarily at home, he eventually handed it over to the police. However, in light of the recovered evidence, the police proceeded with the charges, and legal proceedings are now underway. The case is set to be heard in court, with both the assistant headmaster and the shopkeeper scheduled to appear before the judiciary.

While the authorities have confirmed that the investigation is proceeding according to legal protocols, Roy has steadfastly denied the accusations, insisting that the entire narrative of money theft was fabricated to frame him. He maintains that he had no intention to misappropriate the funds and that his actions were solely motivated by a desire to return the lost money.

The Dinhata Police have reassured the public that all legal measures are being taken to ensure justice is served, as the investigation continues.