Four Teachers Suspended Over Amarnath Yatra Registration Irregularities
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has suspended four teachers who were deployed for Amarnath Yatra duty in Ganderbal district following alleged irregularities in the on-the-spot registration process for pilgrims at the Manigam transit camp. The suspended teachers have been identified as Bilal Ahmad Sheikh, Aabid Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, Peer Mudasir, and Gowhar Rashid Kullu.
An official communication stated that the Ganderbal district administration took cognisance of certain irregularities in connection with the registration process. “The matter is presently under investigation and appropriate action will be taken against anyone found involved,” an official said.
Authorities Advise Pilgrims on Proper Registration
The administration has clarified that on-the-spot registration for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims is available at the Baltal base camp registration centre, subject to production and verification of all prescribed documents and fulfilment of requisite eligibility criteria. All pilgrims have been advised to obtain registration only through authorised centres and to strictly follow the official procedure. Pilgrims have also been requested not to fall prey to touts, middlemen, or unauthorised persons claiming to facilitate registration or offering unauthorised assistance in return for money or other consideration.
Separate Incident: Entire School Staff Suspended in Ramban
In a related development, the administration had recently suspended the entire staff of Government Middle School, Krawah, Banihal zone, in Ramban district after a student was found locked inside a classroom after school hours. The student was discovered on the school premises at 8 pm on July 4, before the commencement of summer breaks.
An order by the Education Department stated that such an incident has the potential to endanger the life and safety of students. “Now, therefore, pending inquiry, and in terms of Rule 31 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956, all employees of Government Middle School, Krawah, Banihal zone, are hereby placed under suspension with immediate effect. During the suspension period, they shall remain attached at Government Middle School, Krawah, Banihal zone, till further orders,” the order read.
It was further ordered that a committee comprising three officials would ascertain the facts and circumstances leading to the incident and fix responsibility on the part of the officials found responsible for the lapse and recommend appropriate action.
