Rajouri, Feb 27: The Office of the Chief Education Officer (CEO) Rajouri has placed a Teacher Grade-III posted at Government Primary School Lanjhar, Zone Moughla, under suspension with immediate effect following serious allegations of misconduct, indiscipline, and dereliction of duty.
According to an official order a copy of which lies with news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC, the action was taken after a report from the Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Moughla stated that during an inspection conducted on February 18, 2026, the teacher was allegedly found in an intoxicated condition within the school premises during working hours, adversely affecting the academic environment.
The order further mentions that the teacher had previously been served a notice seeking an explanation regarding absence from duty and alleged consumption of liquor during school hours. However, authorities observed no satisfactory improvement in conduct.
In addition, written complaints were reportedly received from staff members, parents, and members of the public alleging misbehavior, harassment of staff, negligence in teaching duties, and conduct unbecoming of a government servant.
Terming the allegations as grave misconduct and a violation of the Jammu and Kashmir Government Employees Conduct Rules, 1971, the Chief Education Officer, Rajouri, ordered suspension under the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956, pending a departmental inquiry.
During the suspension period, the teacher will remain attached to the office of the Zonal Education Officer, Khawas, and will be entitled to subsistence allowance as per rules. (KNC)
