Police investigation ongoing in the case of the headmaster’s suicide, department is fully cooperating
Raipur April 23, 2026. Regarding recent media reports related to the suicide of a headmaster in Bijapur district, the District Mission Coordinator, Samagra Shiksha Bijapur, has clarified that reports of pressure for payment of incomplete construction work are baseless and misleading. In a clarification issued by the District Mission Coordinator, Samagra Shiksha Bijapur, it has been stated that considering the sensitivity of the matter, the department is cooperating fully and impartially with the police investigation.
According to the information received, the Head Teacher Mr. Raju Pujari, posted at Primary School Majharpara under Gram Panchayat Palnar, passed away on April 22, 2026, which is an extremely tragic event. During the preliminary investigation by the police, some letters were recovered from the deceased, based on which the investigation is ongoing.
Samagra Shiksha Department has clarified that the construction work of the primary school building and additional room was carried out through the School Management Committee, in which the Headmaster is the ex-officio chairperson. The first installment of the amount approved for the construction work was paid as per rules, and after the work was completed, the amount was released through running bills based on progress upon receipt of the completion certificate, transfer certificate, and photographs.
According to the department, the construction of both the primary school building and the additional room was completed in February 2026, and the remaining 60 percent amount is pending to be received from the state level. No pressure or irregularity was found in the payment process.
The District Mission Coordinator said that the news published in some newspapers and electronic media without verifying the facts is misleading, creating confusion among the general public. He appealed that news should be published only based on official information.
The department has reiterated that the police are investigating all aspects of this tragic incident and the education department is ensuring cooperation at every level.
