Probe ordered into mysterious death of teacher in Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir government today ordered a probe into the mysterious death of a teacher whose body was recovered from the outskirts of Srinagar last week which had led to protests in his native place as his family alleged that he was killed.
Javaid Ahmad Khan, a 35-year-old Rehbar-e-Taleem teacher, hailed from Lolab area of Kupwara district, an official spokesman said.
His body was recovered last week from Qamarwari area on the outskirts of Srinagar, nearly 100 kms from his native place, he said.
Khan's family has alleged that he was tortured to death, triggering protests in his native place, the spokesman said.

Taking note of his family's concerns, Minister for Education Naeem Akhtar asked Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, to carry out in-depth investigation into the matter so that the facts are brought to the fore, the spokesman said.
Rehbar-e-Taleem is a scheme launched in 2007 under which local educated people work as teaching guides in areas which have deficiency of teachers. They are deemed as teachers and are appointed initially for two years, subject to extensions.
Akhtar expressed grief over the demise of Khan and conveyed solidarity with the bereaved family and prayed for peace to the departed soul, the spokesman said.