Jammu, Feb 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has placed Balbir Kumar, Chief Education Officer (CEO) Bandipora, under suspension pending an inquiry into his conduct.

According to Government Order No. 79-JK (Edu) of 2026 dated February 20, issued by the School Education Department, Balbir Kumar has been suspended with immediate effect under Rule 31 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956.

The order states that pending enquiry into his conduct, the officer will remain attached to the office of the Directorate of School Education, Kashmir, during the period of suspension.Agencies