Farooq Ahmed, posted as teacher at GovernmentMiddle School Kouskand Saldar in Mahore area of the district,was suspended yesterday for allegedly forging the signature of Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) of Mahore to withdraw Rs 20,000from his account, an official spokesman said today.
He said the ZEO brought the issue to the noticeof the Chief Education Officer (CEO) of the district following which he ordered immediate suspension of the teacher and initiated aninquiry against him.
"After the inquiry is completed, the department would initiate legal action against the accused teacher," the spokesman said.
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