The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has suspended a teacher of Upper Primary School (UPS) Bandpora in Drugmulla zone of Kupwara following the death of a Class 3 student within the school premises.According to Government Order No. 455-DSEK of 2026, dated November 14, Teacher and Head of Institution (HoI) at UPS Bandpora, has been placed under suspension with immediate effect pending an inquiry into the incident.

During the suspension period, she will remain attached to the office of the Chief Education Officer (CEO), Kupwara.

The Directorate has also appointed Hakeem Tanveer Ahmad (JKAS), Joint Director North, as the Inquiry Officer to conduct an in-depth investigation into the circumstances leading to the incident.

The Inquiry Officer has been directed to submit his report within three days.