Junaid Ahmed's sister got cancer and his father's business went bust, so this computer science student turned to crime

HE dreamt of making a career in computer engineering, but his family circumstances and inability to pay the examination/hostel fees compelled him to give up his studies and opt for crime.

Since January 31, Junaid Ahmed (27), a native of Patna, is lodged at Thane Central Jail along with his close friend Prabhat Kumar Tiger (25) for allegedly duping a financial institution of Rs 97,000. Pantnagar police arrested them for forgery and cheating two months after registering the crime.

Forced to give up studies
According to Sub Inspector A J Shinkar, the investigating officer, Junaid came to Mumbai in 2004 after clearing his HSC with over 70 per cent marks. Junaid managed to secure admission in the outstation category for BSC (Computer Science) and even got accommodation in the college hostel.

However, when Junaid was in his second year, his father Shabir Ahmed's business suffered heavy losses and he couldn't afford to support his son financially. At the same time, Junaid's younger sister Nadira (name changed) was diagnosed for cancer and his parents landed under heavy financial debts. As a result, Junaid had to abandon his studies, said the officer.