Offices sealed to protest suspension of ZEO
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kangpokpi, January 15 2024:
Kuki Students' Organisation, Sadar Hills (KSO-SH), on Monday sealed the offices of Zonal Education Officer (ZEO), Kangpokpi, Deputy Inspector of Schools in Saitu, and Deputy Inspector of Schools in Saikul in protest against the suspension of ZEO Kangpokpi.
Leaders and volunteers of KSO Sadar Hills prevented the ZEO in-charge from entering the office.
After securing all doors and gates, KSO Sadar Hills sealed the main entrances by affixing a pamphlet stating, "Office Sealed by KSO-SH until Suspension Order is Revoked".
KSO SH general secretary Thangtinlen Haokip explained that the closure was a result of the authorities' lack of response during the ultimatum period given on January 12 to revoke the suspension order of ZEO Kangpokpi.
He added that in addition to sealing the ZEO office, they have also locked down offices DIs of schools in Saitu and Saikul.
The offices will remain close until the suspension is lifted, he added.
Mention may be made that the state government suspended ZEO Churachandpur Jangkhohao Haokip, ZEO Kangpokpi Lhingtinneng Singsit, and DI of School of Samulamlan Block, Churachandpur, L Taithul for their alleged involvement in issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to several schools, without the knowledge of higher authority, for seeking affiliation with CBSE.