Jammu, Jan. 9 -- Amid allegations that the recently retired Chief Education Officer (CEO) Kathua carried out large-scale transfers and modifications during the final days of his service, the Director of School Education (DSE), Jammu, has ordered that all directives issued by the officer in December be kept in abeyance. In addition, the Director has summoned the District Education Planning Officer (DEPO) Kathua to his office along with all relevant records and the concerned dealing assistant for scrutiny.

Highly placed sources said that the former CEO, who superannuated on December 31, allegedly issued a series of transfer and modification orders during the last month of his tenure without informing higher authorities. After receiving repor...