Parents Cry Foul Over Alleged Date of Birth Tampering in Schools

Srinagar: A deep-rooted scam involving the alleged manipulation of children's dates of birth has come to light in Srinagar, sparking outrage among parents and calls for a full-fledged criminal investigation.

- Agencies

According to multiple complaints, some hospitals, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) employees, and private school authorities are allegedly colluding to alter birth records, allowing overage children to secure admission in pre-primary classes meant for three-year-olds.

The revelation has shaken parents who discovered that their three-year-old children were being forced to compete and study alongside children appearing nearly double their age. The malpractice, parents say, not only undermines fair competition but also exposes deep administrative corruption within educational and health institutions.

"I was shocked when my three-and-a-half-year-old daughter lost a school race to a classmate who looked almost six," said a concerned mother. "When I inquired about the child's actual age, the school authorities remained silent. That's when I realized something was seriously wrong."