The shocking incident in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, where Basic Shiksha Adhikari BSA Akhilesh Pratap Singh was thrashed with a belt inside his own office, has taken new turns with sensational revelations. What initially appeared as a case of anger by a teacher has now opened up questions about nepotism, corruption, and hidden controversies within the education department.
A Job as Dowry?
According to insider reports, Akhilesh Pratap Singh’s appointment as BSA was not merely through a transparent recruitment process. Allegations suggest that his job itself was part of a dowry settlement, as he married the daughter of a senior officer in the Uttar Pradesh Secretariat. Sources claim this powerful connection gave him direct political backing, with his influence reportedly reaching even Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s office.
This explains why, despite multiple controversies and complaints, no serious action has ever been taken against him.
The Avantika Gupta Angle
The controversy deepens with the name of Avantika Gupta, an assistant teacher whose viral audio clip had already exposed irregularities within the education department. Reports indicate that she had frequent disputes with BSA Akhilesh Pratap Singh over departmental functioning, favoritism, and alleged corruption in transfers and postings.
In her allegations, Avantika openly accused the BSA of misuse of power and biased practices. These tensions had already sparked unrest within the teaching community, fueling discontent against the officer.
Teacher’s Rage Turns Violent
The accused teacher, Brijendra Verma, was already facing an inquiry. However, the growing resentment against Akhilesh—over not just departmental probes but also his alleged misuse of authority and controversies linked with Avantika Gupta—may have escalated the situation. In a fit of rage, Verma stormed into the office, slammed his file on the table, and began thrashing the BSA with his belt, as caught on CCTV.
What Does This Incident Reveal?
This belt scandal is more than just an assault case—it exposes the deep cracks in Uttar Pradesh’s education system:
- Allegations of jobs being used as dowry settlements raise questions on recruitment transparency.
- The Avantika Gupta controversy points towards favoritism, harassment, and corruption in postings.
- The violent reaction from a teacher reflects the bubbling anger within the education community.
The Sitapur BSA belt scandal is not just about one officer being beaten up. It is a mirror reflecting how political influence, nepotism, and corruption are eroding the credibility of the education system in Uttar Pradesh.