The FIITJEE coaching center in Bhopal’s MP Nagar has been sealed following allegations of fraud and sudden closure, leaving hundreds of students and parents in distress.
On Tuesday evening, MP Nagar SDM LK Khare and Bairagarh SDM Aditya Jain, along with their staff, sealed the center. The owner, DK Goyal, is under investigation.
Bhopal Police Commissioner Harinarayan Chari Mishra stated that three special teams have been formed to locate him. One team is conducting raids in Delhi to track down Goyal’s possible hideouts.
An FIR was registered on December 15 against DK Goyal and three others at Bhopal’s MP Nagar police station under sections including fraud. The complaint, filed by students and parents, alleges that the sudden closure of the center has left approximately Rs 2 lakh per parent stuck, totaling around Rs 12 crore -Rs 15 crore. This has not only jeopardized the future of around 700 students but also caused significant financial strain on their families.
Parents have been protesting outside the coaching center, demanding Goyal’s arrest, the seizure of his bank accounts, and the return of their money. They have also called for stricter regulations for coaching institutes to prevent such incidents in the future.
Parent Akhilesh Agarwal stated that despite lodging complaints with the Collectorate and police, no concrete action has been taken yet. The Collectorate has canceled the center’s Gumasta (trade license), but parents are still awaiting refunds.
The closure has severely impacted students, particularly those preparing for board exams. Parent Ipsita highlighted the increased anxiety and mental health issues among children, while Mukesh Mahawar shared that his son, an 11th-grade student, has fallen into depression due to the situation. Parents fear that the lack of resolution could lead to adverse consequences for their children.
The police have recorded statements from over 100 parents and called the coaching staff for questioning. However, the center’s head has shifted responsibility to the Delhi branch, leaving parents frustrated.
With 72 branches nationwide, FIITJEE’s Bhopal branch charged fees of Rs 2 lakh- Rs 3 lakh per student, making this a significant financial and emotional blow for affected families. Authorities are under pressure to take swift action to address the grievances and ensure accountability.