Another Primary teacher found pursuing MBBS
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 21 2017:
The Directorate of Education (S) has cancelled the appointment of one Thangjam Bibekananda as a primary teacher (SSA) under the Department of Education (S) after he was found pursuing MBBS course at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) .
Upon enquiry to clear a suspicion of the Department of Education, the dean of academics, RIMS confirmed that Bibekananda was undergoing MBBS course, while adding that he had passed his final MBBS Professional Part II examination and was pursuing internship training programme at the RIMS .
Thangjam Bibekananda was appointed as a primary teacher on the recommendation of the Class III DPC held on February 26, 2012 and was posted at Kakching Khunou New Primary School, Kakching .
After cancelling the appointment, the Directorate had instructed the Zonal Education Officer (ZEO, Kakching) to lodge an FIR against Bibekananda, who is a resident of Ukongshang Mayai Leikai, Thoubal .
The ZEO had also been ordered to recover the pays and allowances drawn by Bibekananda and deposit them in the relevant head of accounts within six months.