Beawar: Teacher Asma Parveen has been suspended following allegations that she and another teacher, Shagufta, offered Namaaz on school premises during school hours and encouraged students to do the same. The incident took place at Beawar Khas Senior Secondary School and has drawn significant community backlash.
The situation escalated after local villagers lodged complaints with the school administration and the District Education Officer (DEO) for secondary education. In response, DEO Ajay Gupta initiated an investigation, assigning a committee comprising Vimala Chauhan, Principal of Atitmand School, and Sunil Vyas, Principal of Ganeshpura School.
The investigation confirmed the allegations against both teachers. Asma Parveen, a third-grade teacher, has been suspended immediately, with her new headquarters designated at the Chief Block Education Officer (CBEO) office in Jawaja. During her suspension, she will receive a 50 percent subsistence allowance. Meanwhile, action against Shagufta, a second-grade teacher, is pending as her case has been forwarded to the Joint Director in Ajmer.
Mahendra Mali, the acting principal of Beawar Khas Senior Secondary School, confirmed that Asma has been relieved of her duties based on the DEO’s directives. Shagufta continues to work at the school while awaiting further instructions.
The controversy surrounding this matter is reportedly two to three years old but has recently gained attention following the investigation’s findings. The District Collector, Dr. Mahendra Khadgawat, has instructed SDO Gaurav Budania to conduct further inquiries and report back on the situation.
In a letter addressed to the education officer, Asma Parveen has expressed her concerns about being suspended without receiving a charge sheet, raising questions about the procedural fairness of the disciplinary action taken against her.
