An education baron from Jalgaon district in Maharashtra, associated with the BJP, has been arrested in connection with the alleged Shalarth ID scam, which involves creating fake identities of teachers on a government portal and withdrawing salaries in their names. Nashik Police on Tuesday confirmed that Sanjay Garud, who manages several educational institutions, was arrested in Natepute town in Solapur district.

A case was registered against Garud, 67, under the jurisdiction of the Nashik Road Police, an officer said. Citing the role of Garud, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Sandeep Mitke said fake profiles of more than 150 teachers were created showing them associated with an educational institute managed by him.