Ludhiana, Jan. 23 -- An inquiry has been marked after a female teacher accused the head teacher of Government Primary School, Moti Nagar, of mental harassment, while the headteacher filed a counter-complaint alleging unprofessional and unethical conduct by the teacher. The matter has drawn attention within the education department and prompted administrative action.

On Wednesday, the district education officer (DEO) had written to the block primary education officer of Mangat-2, directing that the complainant, Narinder Pal Kaur, be transferred to another school, on deputation. The letter stated that the decision was taken as Kaur reportedly did not share good coordination with her colleagues and to ensure that the academic environment of...