In a shocking incident that has left the academic community stunned, a 42-year-old vice principal of a nursing college in Ahmedabad’s Meghani Nagar has been arrested for stealing ₹8 lakh from the institution’s treasury. The accused, a resident of Shahibaug, held a well-paying position but fell into the dangerous grip of online gaming addiction, which ultimately led her down a path of deception and crime.
According to police reports, the vice principal had been secretly addicted to the online gambling game Rummy for the past 5–6 months. In her attempt to recover from growing losses and to continue playing, she made a calculated plan to steal from the college funds. Despite her respectable job and steady income, the lure of digital games proved stronger than her professional ethics.
The theft took place early morning at 6 AM on July 22, when the accused accessed the college safe and removed ₹8 lakh in ₹500 currency notes. Later that morning, when the principal discovered the empty safe, college staff were questioned—ironically including the very person responsible. She initially pretended to be unaware and innocent, blending in with others during the inquiry.
Caught by a MoleThe case took a decisive turn when Meghani Nagar police began investigating and reviewed CCTV footage. A burqa-clad woman was seen near the college treasury, and a distinctive mole near her right eye raised suspicions. When police confronted the vice principal with the footage, she confessed to the crime.
Following her confession, the police conducted a search of her residence and recovered ₹2.36 lakh in cash. The remaining ₹5.64 lakh, however, had already been transferred to her online gaming wallet. The accused is now in police custody and is undergoing detailed interrogation.
A Cautionary TaleThis case highlights the dangers of unchecked digital addiction—especially involving real money gaming apps that have increasingly ensnared people from all walks of life, even those in respected professions. What began as casual entertainment turned into a compulsive addiction, leading to a serious breach of trust and a criminal act.
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