Chandigarh: Punjab Education Minister and MLA from Sri Anandpur Sahib, Harjot Singh Bains, has ordered a special audit and detailed investigation into serious complaints related to Sri Dashmesh Academy, Sri Anandpur Sahib, which is operating on 180 acres of government land.
The minister has formally written to the Punjab Chief Secretary, calling for a comprehensive probe into allegations of financial irregularities, administrative mismanagement and deteriorating infrastructure at the institution.
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The directive follows a preliminary inquiry by the District Education Officer (DEO), Rupnagar, which reportedly revealed major shortcomings. The upcoming investigation will examine allegations of misappropriation of trust funds, misuse of institutional assets, and criminal negligence responsible for the poor condition of the academy’s infrastructure.
Harjot Singh Bains Vows Strict Action Against Those Betraying Public Trust in Education
Harjot Singh Bains has also instructed the Punjab Police to investigate allegations concerning a fake PhD degree of the academy’s principal and to immediately secure all relevant documents to prevent any tampering of records.
I have written to the Chief Secretary, Punjab, seeking a special audit and investigation into serious complaints regarding Dashmesh Academy, Sri Anandpur Sahib, functioning on 180 acres of Government land.
Allegations include embezzlement of trust funds, misuse of property, and…
— Harjot Singh Bains (@harjotbains) February 3, 2026
The Education Minister has directed that the inquiry be completed within 30 days and a detailed report be submitted. He said the findings will be placed before Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Trust, for further action.
Emphasising the government’s firm stand, Bains said the integrity of educational institutions cannot be compromised. He asserted that anyone found guilty of betraying public trust would face strict action and added that public education institutions would not be allowed to operate for private interests at the cost of students’ welfare and public resources.