Private Tutor, Driver Held Operating Government School in UP; Headmaster Suspended

In a dramatic relinquishing of duty, a government upper primary school at Kapasa village in Hamirpur district was found to be being operated by an unappointed private tutor and the headmaster's personal driver, prompting instant administrative action and official inquiry.

The incident came to the light on August 8 when a parent had complained to Assistant Basic Shiksha Adhikari (ABSA) Sushil Kumar Kamal, alleging that regular teachers were absent and class was being taught by a private tutor and the headmaster's driver, Veeru Singh.

After the complaint, Kamal made an unexpected visit and confirmed that teacher Madhuri was on authorized leave, whereas headmaster Singh failed to intimate the authorities about his absence. To everyone's surprise, Singh's driver Ram Sahay was found on the school premises allegedly conducting classes.

"The situation is very unusual and unacceptable. The headmaster was absent without prior leave, and unauthorized personnel were engaged in teaching activity," Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) Alok Kumar Singh stated in a release on Tuesday.

After verification, Singh was suspended with immediate effect and transferred to the Upper Primary School, Tikri Buzurg, Maudaha, temporarily. ABSA Prabhakar Tomar of Bharua Sumerpur has been mandated by the district administration to investigate the case thoroughly and submit a report in one week.

The occurrence raised a serious concern regarding rural school monitoring procedures and the accountability of government-appointed staff. Education officials have guaranteed severe disciplinary action will be taken based on the findings of the inquiry to prevent repetition of such offenses.