ADC Koteranka visits Govt schools Bejee and Narbani: Irregularities Found, Order Inquiry.

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SHYAM SOOD

**CEO Rajouri Constituted 3 Member Inquiry Committee, Salaries Withheld

RAJOURI OCT 17:-Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Koteranka, Mr. Dil Mir, during a surprise inspection of government schools in Kewal Panchayat, detected several discrepancies and irregularities in the functioning and enrollment records of Government Middle School Bejee and Government Primary School Narbani of Kotranka Education Zone.
Following the inspection, the ADC, vide his office order No. ADM/KOT/2025-26/1201-04 dated October 16, 2025, directed Chief Education Officer (CEO) Rajouri to conduct a thorough inquiry into the matter.
Acting on the directions, the CEO constituted a three-member committee comprising the Principal of Government Higher Secondary School Kandi, Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Koteranka, and the Headmaster of Government High School Budhal. The committee has been tasked to visit the schools, examine all records, and submit a detailed report with personal observations within three days.
Pending the inquiry, the CEO has withheld the salaries of the teachers posted at the two schools — Mohammad Rafiq and Mohammad Bashir from Middle School Bejee, and Mohammad Naseeb and Hardesh Singh from Primary School Narbani.
In addition, teachers Naseeb Hussain and Hardesh Singh of Primary School Narbani have been detached and attached to Government Middle School Phagoli till further orders.
The CEO has also issued show-cause notices to all concerned teachers, directing them to explain their positions within the stipulated time.
The final decision regarding disciplinary action will be taken after the submission of the committee’s inquiry report.
CEO Order issued on 17-10-25 read: “The salary of Mohd Rafiq and Mohd Bashir (MS Bejee) and Mohd Naseeb and Hardesh Singh (GPS Narbani) shall remain withheld till further orders. All the teachers of MS Bejee, GPS Narbani, and PS Thandasoo shall explain their position as to why they should not be put under suspension. Any unsatisfactory answer (explanation) shall initiate stern action.”