Rajouri: Government teacher suspended over alleged misconduct with student
A government school teacher in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district was suspended on Tuesday following allegations of misconduct with a female student, officials said.
The incident triggered protests from students, forcing senior officers to rush to the Government Higher Secondary School in Kakora.
“I came here after learning about the incident. There were allegations of misconduct by a teacher with a girl student, which led to student protests,” Tehsildar Manjakote Jazia Qazmi told reporters.
Officials confirmed that the accused teacher, identified as Ajaz Ahmed, has been suspended and proceedings to register a case under relevant legal provisions are underway.
An order issued by the Chief Education Officer (CEO) Rajouri stated:
“In exercise of the powers vested in the undersigned, Ajaz Ahmed, Teacher, is hereby placed under suspension with immediate effect under the Jammu and Kashmir Government Employees (Conduct) Rules.”
During the suspension period, Ahmed will remain attached to the office of the Zonal Education Officer, Khwas, and will receive subsistence allowance as per rules, the order added.
The CEO’s order followed a communication from the school principal reporting “serious allegations of misbehaviour” with a female student.
“The allegations are grave in nature, directly affecting the conduct, integrity, and reputation of a government servant. They warrant immediate administrative action to ensure a free, fair, and impartial inquiry, as well as to safeguard the interests of the institution and the student community,” the order said.
The CEO also directed an inquiry, stressing that suspension was necessary “to prevent the delinquent official from influencing the enquiry process or tampering with witnesses.”
