In Bihar's Banka district, a contract teacher who secured a government job using forged educational certificates has been dismissed. Additionally, a Shiksha Sevak (education volunteer) selected on the basis of a fake matriculation certificate has also been removed from service with immediate effect. The Education Department took action against both after vigilance investigations confirmed the certificates were fraudulent.

The first case involves Kamla Devi, a contract teacher posted at Primary School Bhurna Kanya in Barahat Block. An investigation by the Vigilance Investigation Bureau revealed her educational certificates were fake. Subsequently, an FIR was lodged against Kamla Devi at Barahat Police Station under sections of fraud and forgery. Upon learning of the FIR, the teacher absconded from both the school and her village. Police are currently searching for her. Following instructions from the District Education Officer (DEO), the Bhurna Panchayat Planning Committee issued an order on Monday to terminate Kamla Devi's services.

The second incident occurred at Primary School Phuljora in Chandan Block, where Shiksha Sevak Balmukun Turi was employed. A local resident's complaint prompted the DPO Literacy to instruct Balmukun Turi to present his original educational documents for verification. During the departmental inquiry, Turi failed to appear, and his matriculation certificate was found not to have been issued by any recognized valid board. Following questions regarding the certificate's authenticity, the department initiated action. The DPO Literacy ordered the selection committee and the school principal to remove Balmukun Turi from service with immediate effect. These actions against individuals holding government positions based on fake certificates have caused a stir within the Education Department.