RAJOURI, Nov 15: The District Administration Rajouri has taken strong and immediate action following serious allegations of sexual abuse, misconduct, and inappropriate behaviour at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Ghambir Mughlan.
Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, issued an order placing the Principal and three staff members of the institution under suspension with immediate effect.
The action comes in response to a written representation from residents and local representatives of Ghambir Mughlan, and the emergence of a CCTV video circulating on social media that heightened public concern regarding the safety and dignity of female students and female staff members.
An FIR (No. 0102/2025 dated 09.11.2025) has already been registered at Police Station Manjakote under relevant legal provisions against the accused Principal and other staff members.
Officials suspended included- Mohd Farooq, Principal, GHSS Ghambir Mughlan; Tanveer Ajaz teacher; Manzoor Hussain Class IV employee, and Mushtaq Ahmed Class IV employee of GHSS Ghambir Mughlan.
All suspended officials have been attached to the office of the Chief Education Officer (CEO) Rajouri, pendency inquiry.
The Chief Education Officer, Rajouri, has been directed to conduct a detailed preliminary inquiry and submit a factual report to the Deputy Commissioner within 15 days, along with recommendations for further necessary action.
DC Rajouri emphasised that the matter has been viewed with utmost seriousness and that the administration is committed to ensuring a fair, transparent, and impartial inquiry, free from any influence or tampering of evidence. He reaffirmed the Administration’s resolve to safeguard the dignity, safety, and welfare of female students and staff members of all educational institutions across the district.
