Prayagraj,

24 May (HS): The murderous attack on Advocate Rajnish Singh alias Rishu shook

the entire city. The incident occurred late at night around 11:00–11:30 p.m.

when Priyadarshini (Principal, Bishop Johnson School, Katra Extension,

Prayagraj) was returning from Phaphamau in a Thar vehicle along with her

associate Archie Timothy alias Sonu. During

the journey, a heated argument broke out with the advocate, and it is alleged

that at Priyadarshini’s instigation, Archie fired a pistol shot. After the

attack, both abandoned the Thar vehicle at Teliyarganj and fled in another car.

Advocate

Parihar stated clearly that Archie Timothy is a notorious history-sheeter

criminal. He has been charged in two serious cases, including the 1997 rape and

brutal murder of Dr. Swati Sarkar, a gynecologist at Nazareth Hospital. He was

out on bail and is now absconding, with a reward announced against him.

Following

this incident, Priyadarshini’s name surfaced prominently in newspapers. She was

arrested but later granted bail on account of being a woman. However, as she is

the principal of a prestigious school, the Diocese of Lucknow (CNI) officials

decided to send her on long leave to protect the school’s reputation and barred

her from entering the campus. A special inquiry committee was also formed.

According

to sources, Priyadarshini violated the order and allegedly tampered with

documents and evidence kept in the school. The committee then issued her a

show-cause notice demanding an explanation and strictly instructed her not to

enter the premises.

Priyadarshini,

a divorced woman, sensing possible dismissal from the school, allegedly adopted

another strategy. She accused the Diocese of Lucknow (CNI) officials as well as

her ex-husband Vishal Nobel Singh of exploitation. Bishop Morris Edgar Dan of

the Diocese of Lucknow (CNI) reportedly stated that neither he, DEB Secretary

Rakesh Chhatri, nor LDTA Secretary Allen Dan had any involvement in the matter.

Sources

question why Priyadarshini remained silent for so long if exploitation had

indeed occurred. Why did she not lodge an FIR earlier? Was it due to the lure

of position or fear of losing her job security? Now it appears that Archie and

Priyadarshini are jointly engaged in tarnishing the image of the Diocese so

that everyone falls under their influence and attention is diverted from their

own misdeeds.

This

FIR raises serious doubts: Could CNI officials truly be involved in such acts?

The matter is not confined to a single criminal incident; it has cast a shadow

on the school’s reputation, public trust, and the judicial process itself. The

attack on the advocate, the fugitive criminal, and Priyadarshini’s FIR together

have plunged Prayagraj’s educational and social system into deep crisis.Whether

Priyadarshini’s FIR is genuine — Whether the incident recorded at Colonelganj

Police Station is accurate — This will only be revealed after investigation.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi