In a shocking case from Madhya Pradesh, two Indore students faked their principal’s death to avoid appearing for upcoming exams. The bizarre incident took place at Government Holkar Science College and left the entire campus in disbelief when a fake condolence message about the college principal, Dr. Anamika Jain, went viral.
The fake message, designed using the college’s official letterhead, falsely announced Dr. Jain’s “sudden demise” and claimed all Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) exams had been postponed. Within minutes, the post spread rapidly across WhatsApp and social media, sending students and staff into a state of panic.
Dr. Jain first learned of the fake news around 10:30 pm when one student texted her, “Ma’am, how are you? The message about your death is going viral.” Shocked and confused, she immediately replied, “I am perfectly fine. How can such a thing spread?”
Soon, several professors and college staff rushed to her house, deeply disturbed by the false news. “People even came home to pay condolences. I was shocked and emotionally disturbed. This isn’t a prank; it’s a crime,” said Dr. Jain.
Police File Case, Identify the Students Behind the Viral Hoax
After realizing the message was fake, Dr. Jain filed a complaint with the Bhanwarkuan Police Station. Investigations revealed that two third-semester BCA students — Mayank Kachhwal and Himanshu Jaiswal were behind the hoax. Their motive? To delay their upcoming exams scheduled for October 15 and 16.
Police seized the students’ phones, though one of them had deleted his WhatsApp chats. “The accused created a forged document on the college’s letterhead and circulated it to mislead others,” said Station Officer Rajkumar Yadav.
A case has been registered under Section 336(4) of the IPC for creating and circulating fake information that could harm the reputation of a person.
Dr. Jain’s Reaction and Police Warning
Deeply hurt by the incident, Dr. Jain stated, “This was not a harmless joke. Such acts destroy trust and cause mental distress.” She also mentioned that certain individuals had been trying to cause disruptions at the college for a while.
Meanwhile, Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya said, “Spreading false information about someone’s death is a serious offence. We’re investigating all aspects of this case.”
The story of how Indore students faked their principal’s death has now gone viral across India, serving as a warning to students about how far exam fear can lead — and how serious the consequences can be.
FAQs
Q1: Why did the Indore students fake their principal’s death?
A: The Indore students faked their principal’s death to postpone their BCA semester exams. They circulated a forged condolence message claiming Dr. Anamika Jain had passed away.
Q2: Who was the principal targeted in the fake death news?
A: The targeted principal was Dr. Anamika Jain, head of Government Holkar Science College, Indore. She later filed a police complaint after learning about the viral fake news.
Q3: What action has been taken against the Indore students?
A: Police identified two students Mayank Kachhwal and Himanshu Jaiswal and filed a case under IPC Section 336(4) for intentionally spreading false information and defaming the principal.
Q4: What is the punishment for faking someone’s death in India?
A: As per the IPC, creating and circulating fake information or forged documents to harm someone’s reputation can lead to up to three years in jail and a fine.
