Srinagar, July 9 -- Authorities in Ganderbal district have suspended four teachers for alleged irregularities in the annual Amarnath Yatra duties, officials said on Wednesday.

"District Administration Ganderbal has taken cognisance of certain irregularities which occurred in connection with the on-spot registration process for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims at the Manigam Transit Camp," an official spokesman said.

He said the matter is currently under investigation, and appropriate action would be taken against anyone found to be involved.

The Chief Education Officer, Ganderbal, suspended four teachers with immediate effect after receiving a communication to the effect from the nodal officer, transit camp Manigam.

The suspended teachers have...