Basic education officer suspended over charges of malpractices

Agra: The basic education department has suspended the block education officer of Black Akola of Agra district over charges of malpractices and misbehavior. BEO Om Prakash Yadav had additional charge of block Baroli Ahir.

The complaint against the BEO was made by Basic Shiksha Adhikari of Agra district to the director basic education on September 19, 2020. Earlier, leaders of teachers’ association had highlighted the alleged malpractices done by the official. Primary investigation conducted by the department found him guilty.

On Saturday, additional education secretary of state Sarita Tiwari ordered suspension of BEO Om Prakash Yadav. During his suspension, Yadav will remain attached to the office of principal, district institute for education and training. The assistant director basic education of Agra division will conduct a detailed investigation into charges levied against him.