Seven teachers were suspended in Kishtwar district on Thursday for impersonation in biometric attendance system.

“It has come to the notice of the undersigned that some employees after marking their biometric attendance in the morning and left the institutions and remained absconding from their legitimate duties which is a matter of great concern and invites punitive actions against the erring officials.” Reads an order issued by CEO Kishtwar.

“Whereas, in order to inculcate the work culture besides to ensure the punctuality of teaching officials in the Government Institutions the undersigned taking Suo Moto of the matter and paid surprise visit in various institution of Zone Kishtwar viz. PS Mir Mohalla Malipeth, MS Malipeth, UPS Wasser Kund, MS Bagwan Mohalla, GMS Semna, GMS Sarkoot, MS Boys Sarkoot and UPS Pochhal on dated 12-10-2022 situated within the vicinity of Kishtwar Town; and Whereas, while during the inspection and checking the punctuality of the officials through Biometric Attendance System (Offline) in PS Mir Mohalla Malipeth, MS Malipeth, UPS Wasser Kund the undersigned astonished to perceive that the officials viz. Ruksana Banoo, Teacher G-II PS Mir Mohalla Malipeth, Tanveer Hussian Teacher MS Malipeth, Tehseena Banoo, Teacher Grade-II are doing impersonation in Biometric Attendance System(Offline) to manage the attendance of Imtiyaz Hussain, Teacher G-II PS Mir Mohalla Malipeth, Syed Safeer, 3d Teacher and Zia Ul Haq Master MS Malipeth and Rubina Tabassum, Teaheer UPS Wasser Kund in order to provide benefit through illegal means which is matter of great concern and attracts action warranted under rules against the said officials under JKCSR.” It stated further.

“In light of the above-mentioned facts and personal on spot observation of the undersigned it is evident enough that the below mentioned officials are involved in impersonation of the Biometric Attendance System (Offline). It is hereby order that the below mentioned officials are hereby placed under suspension and attached in the schools indicated against each with immediate effect.” Order adds.

The suspended teachers include Ruksana Banoo, Teacher G-II,  Imtiyaz Hussian, Teacher G-II, Tanveer Hussain, Teacher, Syed Saffer, 3 Teacher, Zia Ul Haq, Master, Tehseena Banoo Tr Grade-II and Rubina Tabassum, Teacher.