Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Punjab SC Commission Suspends School Principal
The Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission has ordered the suspension of a school principal named Rekha Mahajan.
This happened because the principal was accused of using casteist language against a teacher named Jorinder Singh.
A committee set up by the Education Department found the complaint to be true.
The commission has asked the School Education Department to take action right away.
The Director of the Secondary Education Department has to submit a report by January 29, 2026.
The principal works at a school in Muradpura, Amritsar.
Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission ordered the suspension of Principal Rekha Mahajan.
The suspension follows allegations of casteist remarks against DPE teacher Jorinder Singh.
A two-member committee confirmed the validity of the complaint.
The Secretary of the School Education Department has been instructed to take immediate action.
The Director of Secondary Education must submit a report by January 29, 2026.
- Who
- Principal Rekha Mahajan of Senior Secondary School, Muradpura, Amritsar
- What
- Suspension ordered by Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission
- When
- January 29, 2026 (report deadline)
- Where
- Muradpura, Amritsar, Punjab
- Why
- Alleged casteist remarks against DPE teacher Jorinder Singh
- Principal Suspended
- Rekha Mahajan
- School Location
- Muradpura, Amritsar
- Complaint Against
- Casteist remarks
- Complaint Filed By
- DPE teacher Jorinder Singh
- Action Ordered By
- Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission
- Report Deadline
- January 29, 2026