2 Supdts suspended for mass copying

Excelsior Correspondent
KISHTWAR, Nov 6: Acting swiftly on the numerous complaints of mass copying in examination centres of 12th class, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar, Angrez Singh Rana today conducted surprise raids in two of the examination centres, during which various students were found cheating with open book material in connivance with the concerned superintendents, appointed by the J&K Board.
Deputy Commissioner himself framed 9 cases of unfair means. Taking a strong note of the incident, the Deputy Commissioner has ordered a probe into the matter with PO IWMP, Inderjeet Singh Parihar appointed as the enquiry officer.
Both the Superintendents namely Sanjeet Sharma, lecturer HSS Nagseni and Mohammad Alif Butt, lecturer HSS Chatroo have been placed under suspension with immediate effect, pending enquiry.
Meanwhile the District Treasury Officer has been directed not to withdraw the salaries of all the staff members posted in these two centres, till further orders from this office.
DC issued stern warning to the board officials and cautioned them to satisfy themselves twice as regard the credentials of the person before appointing him as superintendent in these exams. He further warned the teachers facilitating cheating that strict action as warranted under rules will be initiated against them, if found indulging in such corrupt practices.