Mumbai’s prestigious Guru Nanak Khalsa College at Matunga is in the eye of a storm after reports have emerged that principal Ajit Singh Tethi was involved in a bribe scandal. The principal and his personal assistant, Nikita Vaid, have been accused of taking bribes to give admission to students. The Maharashtra Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested the principal along with his personal assistant. The principal and his aide have obtained bail.

According to ACB officials, the complainant wanted to enroll his son to Class XI in the science stream. He met Nikita Vaid, who allegedly told the complainant that he would have to pay R30,000 and would not be given a receipt for the amount if he wanted his son to get admission. The complainant then approached the ACB. The principal and assistant were caught by the ACB when the complainant approached them and was asked to cough up Rs 25,000.