India, June 11 -- LUCKNOW The Vidya Mandir Girls' High School in Lucknow's Narhi was handed back to its management on Wednesday, ending a standoff that the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shikshak Sangh (UPMSS) alleged as "mafia encroachment backed by police inaction".

The teachers' association said the ADM (City East) had passed an order on June 8, directing that the school be vacated immediately and possession be restored to its management, but police allegedly delayed action for two days, citing different reasons.

UPMSS provincial vice-president RP Mishra shared that the other party had claimed the land and allegedly conspired against the school. He, along with district president Anil Sharma, said police initially refused to provide security...