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Indore Students Booked Over Fake Letter Declaring Principal’s Death to Delay Exams

Police charged the two under BNS 336(4), a provision that carries up to three years in jail.

Overview

  • The fake notice used the college letterhead under the title “Important Information” and falsely reported the principal’s sudden demise.
  • Shared on October 14 via social media, it claimed online exams set for October 15–16 and all classes were postponed.
  • Principal Dr Anamika Jain said the hoax caused severe distress as people arrived at her home to offer condolences.
  • Bhanwarkuan police registered an FIR on Wednesday night against two third‑semester BCA students for fabricating a false document with intent to defame under BNS 336(4).
  • Both students submitted written admissions to the college, and the disciplinary committee suspended them for 60 days while the criminal case proceeds.