Srinagar, Oct 22: The Directorate of Youth Services & Sports has suspended Physical Education Teacher (PET) Firdous Nabi Bhat of HSS Ajas, Bandipora, following allegations of misconduct.
According to Kashmir Dot Com, the suspension order, issued under Rule 31 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control, and Appeal) Rules, 1956, comes in response to complaints that the teacher physically assaulted students.
As per the official order, pending inquiry into his conduct, Firdous Nabi Bhat will remain attached to the office of the Joint Director, Youth Services and Sports, Kashmir, during the suspension period.
Joint Director Youth Services and Sports Kashmir has been appointed as the inquiry officer and is required to submit a comprehensive report within fifteen days.
The District Youth Services and Sports Officer (DYSSO) Bandipora had previously asked the principal of HSS Ajas to relieve Bhat from his duties after receiving a complaint from parents. This complaint, duly marked by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, was accompanied by CCTV footage showing Bhat allegedly beating students on October 18. (KDC)
