Gujarat Teacher Asks Student to Bring Liquor for Him, Suspended
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A primary school teacher in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district has been suspended and arrested after he allegedly asked a student to procure alcohol for him, triggering outrage and prompting an official inquiry into the incident.
The accused teacher, identified as Hareshgiri Goswami, was posted at Khapat Primary School in Una taluka, where he taught students of Classes 6 to 8. The alleged incident came to light after the school's principal lodged a formal complaint with the police.
Based on the complaint, the Una police registered a case and arrested Goswami on Saturday.
Immediate Suspension Ordered
District authorities moved swiftly following the allegations, with the District Development Officer placing the teacher under immediate suspension pending further proceedings.
As an interim administrative measure, Goswami has been attached to Ramlechi Primary School in Talala taluka until the inquiry is completed.
Probe Panel Constituted
The district administration has constituted a joint inquiry committee to investigate the matter in detail.
The panel comprises the Deputy District Development Officer of Gir Somnath, the Veraval Taluka Primary Education Officer and the Girgadha Taluka Development Officer.
Officials said disciplinary action would be initiated based on the findings of the committee.
Education Minister Condemns Incident
State Education Minister Dr Pradyuman Vaja strongly condemned the alleged misconduct, describing the incident as unacceptable.
"Teachers are role models who shape the future and character of students. Any shameful misconduct of this nature will not be tolerated under any circumstances," the minister said.
