Thiruvananthapuram: A government higher secondary school principal in Kerala has been suspended from service over allegations that he posted objectionable content on social media targeting Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and circulated an edited photograph.

The suspended official, identified as Javad S, was the principal of the Government Model Boys’ Higher Secondary School at Attingal.

The action was taken just three days before his scheduled retirement on May 31.

According to the suspension order, Javad’s social media posts were “insulting and mocking in nature” and were found to have created a false impression in society.

It also stated that such content had the potential to mislead the public and trigger political polarisation among students and teachers.

“As a government employee, the use of social media in a manner that defames individuals or the government constitutes a serious violation of service rules,” the order said. It added that the Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence) had recommended strict disciplinary action against the principal.

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