Three faculty members of Jajpur Government Polytechnic have been suspended on the orders of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for alleged indiscipline and misconduct.
The suspended faculty members have been identified as senior lecturer Nrusimha Charan Behera, lecturer Sandeep Mahapatra and lecturer P. Aradhana.
The Chief Minister has also directed the authorities to initiate disciplinary proceedings against the three faculty members.
Allegations of Misconduct
According to the allegations, the incident took place during a meeting on October 26 and continued afterwards. The three faculty members were reportedly involved in arguments, physical altercations and other forms of inappropriate conduct.
The alleged misconduct took place in the presence of students, raising concerns about discipline and professional conduct within the educational institution.
The incident reportedly affected the reputation of the polytechnic and created an adverse impact on its academic environment.
Disciplinary Action Ordered
Taking the allegations seriously, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi directed the suspension of all three faculty members and ordered disciplinary action against them.
The action underscores the importance of maintaining discipline, professional ethics and appropriate behaviour among teaching staff in educational institutions.
Further disciplinary proceedings are expected to examine the allegations against the suspended faculty members.