Principal, staff of GHSS Ghambir Mughlan suspended over alleged sexual misconduct
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 102/2025 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, GHSS Ghambir Mughlan; Manzoor Hussain Class IV Employee, GHSS Ghambir Mughlan; and Mushtaq Ahmed Class IV Employee, GHSS Ghambir Mughlan
All suspended officials have been attached to the Office of the Chief Education Officer (CEO) Rajouri during the pendency of the 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.
The District Administration Rajouri assures the public that strict action will follow based on the outcome of the inquiry, and that such incidents will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
