Ludhiana, Aug. 27 -- The Punjab State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (PSCPCR) has pulled up the district elementary education department over allegations of irregularities in last year's state-level primary school games. The commission has demanded a detailed report after several districts accused Ludhiana of fielding overage players, raising doubts about the fairness of the tournament and the legitimacy of the district's victory.

The controversy began with a formal complaint dated August 5, filed by Kulwant Singh, head teacher of a government primary school in Sangrur, along with Kewal Singh and others. They alleged that in the Under-11 boys' football match, Ludhiana's team played against Tarn Taran with overage players. Whil...