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RAJOURI: The District Administration Rajouri has taken strong and immediate action after serious allegations of sexual abuse, misconduct, and inappropriate behaviour at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Ghambir Mughlan. Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma, issued an order placing the Principal and three staff members of the institution under suspension with immediate effect.

The action came in response to a written representation filed by 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 Mohammad Farooq, Principal GHSS Ghambir Mughlan, Tanveer Ajaz Teacher, GHSS Ghambir Mughlan, Manzoor Hussain Class IV Employee, GHSS Ghambir Mughlan & Mushtaq Ahmed Class IV Employee, GHSS Ghambir Mughlan. The suspended officials have been attached to the Office of the Chief Education Officer (CEO) Rajouri pending inquiry.

The Chief Education Officer 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.

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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