A seal placed by the Municipal Corporation on rooms of a closed school in Roorkee was found broken on Tuesday, bringing fresh attention to allegations that the premises were being used for an unauthorised tent business.

The corporation and councillor Pankaj Satija have submitted complaints to the police, requesting action against those responsible. Police will now examine who broke the seal, the circumstances in which it was damaged and whether any material was removed from the school.

Why the school was sealed

About one month earlier, a large quantity of tent equipment was found stored in rooms at the closed school. The allegation was that the school premises, which fall under the Municipal Corporation’s jurisdiction, were being used for tent-related business without permission.

Following the discovery, the Municipal Corporation sealed the rooms. The latest development has raised questions about how the seal was broken and whether the premises were accessed after the official action.

There was also discussion at the time that a corporation employee may have been involved in allowing the material to be stored there. It was further alleged that rent of about ₹90,000 per month was being collected in connection with the use of the rooms. These claims have not been established in the information available.

Police investigation requested

Satija has asked police to investigate the broken seal and identify those responsible. The complaint also seeks action if it is found that the seal was deliberately damaged or that goods were taken out without approval.

The available information does not confirm whether any tent equipment was removed. That question, along with the identity of the person or people who broke the seal, will depend on the police investigation.

Questions have also been raised about the absence of concrete action in the earlier matter and the reported rent’s recovery. The complaints place the next step with police, while the Municipal Corporation’s earlier sealing action remains central to the dispute.

Police officials have said the matter will be investigated and action will follow. No conclusion about responsibility has been reported at this stage.

Conclusion

The broken seal has reopened the dispute over the alleged unauthorised use of a closed municipal school for tent storage and business. Police investigation is expected to establish who damaged the seal and whether any material was removed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What happened at the closed school in Roorkee?

A seal placed on the school’s rooms by the Municipal Corporation was found broken on Tuesday.

Q. Why had the rooms been sealed?

A large quantity of tent equipment had reportedly been found there, amid allegations that the premises were being used for an unauthorised tent business.

Q. Who complained to the police?

The Municipal Corporation and councillor Pankaj Satija submitted complaints seeking investigation and action.

Q. Was any equipment removed from the school?

The available information does not confirm whether any material was taken out. Police are expected to investigate that question.

Q. What rent was reportedly connected with the premises?

It was alleged that about ₹90,000 per month was being collected as rent, but this claim has not been established in the available information.

Q. What will happen next?

Police will investigate who broke the seal and the circumstances surrounding the incident before taking action.