Four teachers in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district have been suspended with immediate effect for allegedly failing to perform their duties during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Yatra, officials said. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
According to an order issued by the Chief Education Officer (CEO), Ganderbal, the action was taken after a communication from the Nodal Officer of the Manigam Transit Camp, who is also the Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Ganderbal.
The suspended teachers have been identified as Bilal Ahmad Sheikh of Haripora Kangan, Aabid Mohi-ud-Din Bhat of Manigam, Peer Mudasir of Wussan, and Gowhar Rashid Kuloo of Gund.
The order states that the suspension followed a letter issued by the Nodal Officer on 7 July 2026 and came into effect immediately.
Copies of the suspension order have been sent to the Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Director School Education Kashmir, Nodal Officer of the Manigam Transit Camp, the concerned Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO), and the officials concerned for information and further action.
The order does not mention the exact reason for the alleged negligence. However, officials said the suspensions are linked to duties assigned to the teachers during the ongoing Amarnath Yatra arrangements at the Manigam Transit Camp.