What could possible go wrong? When it comes to education system in Bihar, a lot. In another strange turn of events, Bihar Education Department has suspended teachers who were not checking answer sheets of intermediate students.
What was shocking though was, one of the teachers who was suspended has been dead for two years now.?
The Bihar Board intermediate exams concluded last month, but the some of the teachers have taken exception and have not been checking the papers, resulting in them facing the consequences.?
The order from Begusarai District Education Officer's office, dated February 28, this year suspending absentee teachers also includes the name of Late Ranjeet Kumar Yadav. It stated that he was supposed to check copies at a centre in Begusarai.
Since February 17, contractual teachers have been on strike demanding permanent posts. There were some incidents when some teachers, who tried to go to designated centres for checking answer sheets were beaten up allegedly by protesters. This led to many teachers staying away from performing their duties.
Assistant Director, Bihar Education Department Amit Kumar has taken cognizance of the matter and assured action after an investigation in the matter.