THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A major irregularity was found in the vigilance raid conducted at the education department offices. The raids were conducted in 41 district education offices, seven regional deputy director offices and seven assistant director offices under the name of Operation 'Black Board'.

It was found that money was received through Google Pay to grant service benefits to teachers and non-teachers in the aided sector. Unnecessary delays were created, demanding bribes. It was found that appointments were approved in the aided sector without following the differently-abled reservation and that forged documents were prepared with the connivance of officials of the district education office to maintain the posts of teachers in aided schools.

11 teachers were appointed in a school in

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