NT Verdict
Verified Real
Rajasthan police officer who funded a poor student's school fees — story is confirmed real
Original post on Facebook
InspirationalIndia
Apr 19, 2026 · 🌐 Public
This Rajasthan cop has been paying a poor child's school fees for 2 years. While some use their uniform for power, this man uses it for seva. 🙏 India is also this. Share and celebrate real heroes.
The Claim Being Checked
“A head constable in Jaipur funded three years of school fees for a child whose parents couldn't afford it”
What NT Found
Head Constable Ramesh Kumar Meena of Jaipur's Vaishali Nagar police station has been paying school fees for 8-year-old Deepak since 2024 after his parents lost their income. The Rajasthan Police DGP's office confirmed the act and noted Meena has since been recognized at the state level.
NT Verdict
Verified Real
Confirmed by Rajasthan Police, Jaipur District, and the school principal.
How We Verified This
Step 1 — Detection
Content flagged after crossing 3.8M views on Facebook on Apr 19, 2026. NT's monitoring system triggered a verification queue entry. Assigned to NT Fact Desk.
Evidence 1
Rajasthan Police DGP office issued a commendation letter to HC Ramesh Kumar Meena
Evidence 2
School principal of St. Xavier's Vaishali Nagar confirmed Meena's payments in school records
Evidence 3
Deepak's parents gave a video interview to Patrika News confirming the story
Evidence 4
Jaipur District Collector's office noted Meena's name in the state welfare recognition list
Final Verdict
Verified Real — Confirmed by Rajasthan Police, Jaipur District, and the school principal.
Sources Consulted
3 sourcesRajasthan Police DGP Office
official
St. Xavier's School, Vaishali Nagar
official
Patrika News Jaipur
media
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