Srinagar, April 13 -- Srinagar- A senior lecturer posted in Sopore was booked by police and placed under suspension on Monday after a girl student accused him of harassment, officials said.

Senior Superintendent of Police Sopore, Iftikhar Talib, said a case has been registered against the lecturer and investigation has been initiated following the complaint.

"The teacher has been booked and further investigation is underway," he said.

Meanwhile, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir suspended the lecturer with immediate effect and ordered a departmental inquiry into his conduct.

Officials said the Joint Director (North) has been appointed as the inquiry officer and has been directed to submit a report within 15 days.

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