To ensure punctuality and discipline, special teams of the Punjab Education Department today conducted surprise checks in 795 schools across the state.
A spokesperson of the department said during the special inspection of the schools, 84 teachers were found to be absent while 143 teachers were late and 50 teachers were found to be long-time absentees.
He said the teachers who have been absent since long would be chargsheeted.
The spokesman said such special inspections will continue in future too.
