FIR Registered Against Dasmesh Academy Principal Over Alleged Fake PhD Degree
An FIR has been registered against Sonu Walia, Principal of Shri Dasmesh Academy in Anandpur Sahib, for allegedly submitting a fake PhD degree in Cancer Cytogenetics from Punjabi University, Patiala. The complaint, filed by Bindu Sharma and others, raised concerns about discrepancies in Walia's academic qualifications between 2020 and 2024. Following an inquiry ordered by Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains and a committee report, the Anandpur Sahib police booked Walia under Sections 419 and 420 of the IPC for misrepresentation.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thetribune broke this story on 12 Aug, 01:56 pm. Other outlets followed.
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