RAJOURI: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district have recommended the suspension of an Arabic lecturer of a government higher secondary school for allegedly directing the construction of a platform on the school building intended for offering prayers, officials said on Sunday.
According to officials, the Chief Education Officer (CEO), Rajouri, in a letter addressed to the Director, School Education Jammu, has recommended disciplinary action against Munnawar Hussain, Lecturer (Arabic), posted at Government Higher Secondary School, Chingus. The lecturer was prima facie found to have ordered the construction of the platform on the roof of a newly constructed block of the school.
The matter triggered protests, with a large number of locals gathering at the school and demanding strict action against the lecturer.
Following directions from the Deputy Commissioner, the CEO, accompanied by the District Education Planning Officer, visited the school and interacted with residents of the area to assess the situation.
Pending further action, the lecturer has been directed to report to the office of the Chief Education Officer, Rajouri, for further duties, officials said.
