In what appears to be an issue that may snowball into a controversy, an Arabic lecturer in J&K’s district Rajouri is facing suspension after allegedly ordering the construction of a platform for prayers at a school. This has led to local protests demanding action against him. In order to avoid further arguments and possible tension over the development, the authorities are considering action into the matter.
As per the officials, the Education department authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district have recommended the suspension of an Arabic lecturer of a government higher secondary school for allegedly ordering the construction of a platform on the school building to be used for offering prayers.
Quoting a letter issued by the chief education officer (CEO), Rajouri, the officials said Munnawar Hussain, Lecturer (Arabic), posted at Higher Secondary School, Chingus, was prima facie found to have directed the construction of the platform on the roof of a newly constructed block of the institution.
The incident has attracted considerable attention, with a large number of protesters gathering at the school. The CEO, accompanied by the district education planning officer, visited the school on the deputy commissioner's orders to address community concerns. Hussain has been directed to report to the CEO's office for additional duties pending further action.
The CEO in the letter to the Director, School Education Jammu, on Saturday has recommended suspending the lecturer, they said.
“A large number of people also gathered at the school to protest against the construction, and demanded strict action against Hussain,” the official said giving details in the matter.
The CEO said he, along with the district education planning officer, visited the school at the direction of the deputy commissioner and met the people of the area.The lecturer was directed to report to the office of the chief education officer for further duties, the officials said.
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