UP:Two teachers suspended for remarks against religion, government on social media
Press Trust of India | January 24, 2025 | 01:07 PM IST | 1 min read
Anunay Jha, district magistrate directed Pradeep Kumar Sharma, basic education officer to take action against the teachers.
MAHARAJGANJ: Two government school teachers in the district have been suspended, while two others have been issued notices for allegedly posting objectionable comments on religion and the government on social media, an official said on Friday.
District Magistrate (DM) Anunay Jha directed Basic Education Officer (BSA) Pradeep Kumar Sharma to take action against the teachers. The BSA confirmed the suspensions and issued notices after comments made by the teachers drew the administration's attention.
"Following an inquiry, it was found that Assistant Teacher Haredam Gautam of Composite School Nipaniya Bhagwanpur (Nichlaul) and Assistant Teacher Abdul Haq Khan of Composite School Shahpur (Nautanwa) had made objectionable comments on religion and the government. After the DM's confirmation, both were immediately suspended," Sharma said.
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Additionally, Assistant Teacher Harendra Gautam of Chakdah Lalpur, Nautanwa, and Assistant Teacher Devendra Nath of Composite School Bhainsahiya have been accused of making similar posts. They have been issued notices, and an investigation is ongoing, he added.
"Based on the findings of the inquiry committee appointed by the DM, two teachers have been suspended, and further action is underway," Sharma said.
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