In Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district, a massive education fraud has been unearthed, revealing how teachers secured jobs using fake documents. Twin sisters, both named Rashmi, fraudulently worked for 18 years, costing the state over Rs 1.6 crore. Despite a High Court order, 16 teachers with confirmed irregularities remain employed, having collectively drawn nearly Rs 22.9 crore in salaries.
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