lecturer of a girls’ school in Punjab’s Moga district was suspended by the Education Minister, Sikander Singh Maluka on Wednesday for allegedly remaining under the influence of alcohol while on duty.
Maluka, while on a surprise visit to the school as a part of his inspection drive, was told by the staff that Biology lecturer Sukhwant Singh used to come to school under the influence of liquor, an official release said.
When the accused teacher came to know about the Minister's visit, he allegedly vanished from the campus after which the Minister suspended him from duty, the release said.
During the suspension period, the headquarter of suspended lecturer would be the office of Circle Education Officer, Faridkot. later, Maluka visited two more schools as part of his inspection of Government schools, especially those situated in far-flung areas, it said, adding that he expressed satisfaction over the day to day functioning of these schools.
In an informal interaction with reporters in Moga, Maluka resolved for zero tolerance towards any indiscipline in school campuses, and stressed upon the students to maintain order.