Banihal, Sep 16: The Education Department in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district has suspended a government school teacher following allegations of harassing a female student.
According to an official order issued by the Chief Education Officer (CEO) Ramban on September 15, 2026, the accused teacher was posted at Government High School Harroge in the Gool zone.
The action was taken under Rule 31 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1956, following an inquiry report submitted by a committee previously constituted on September 14 to look into the matter.
The order stated the accused has been placed under suspension with immediate effect due to his involvement in the alleged harassment incident involving a student of the school. During the suspension period, the teacher will remain attached to the Government Primary School, Bhatta, in Zone Khari.
Copies of the order have been forwarded to top administration officials, including the Director of School Education Jammu, the District Development Commissioner Ramban, and relevant zonal education officers for necessary action and compliance.
