School near Bhutto’s home town closed for 14 years, used as guest house

Pakistan Nov, 15 2022
School near Bhutto’s home town closed for 14 years, used as guest house
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GARHI KHUDA BUX: Government Primary School of Wandh Sikander Bhutto neighbourhood, ias being used as guest house (Otaq) and is allegedly locked since last 14 years. Surprisingly, no relevant official, Taluka Education Officer (TEO) Ratodero has got it opened, which is a matter of great concern and contradictory to government claim of keeping among its top three priorities.

In this connection, residents Waqar Bhutto, Mashuq Bhutto, Ashiq Bhutto, Asim Bhutto and children Waqas, Heer, Shahzeb, Shazia and Taufiq told media that Naseer Soomro, working as headmaster of school, comes to school only once a month, signs muster roll and register and then leave. They alleged that he also takes a bribe of Rs 4,000 per month from peon and keys of school have been handed over to influential people of village who use school as their personal Otaq. School chairs, benches, tables, cookers, solar plates and other equipment are also missing as teachers are drawing taxpayers’ money while sitting at home being very influential, they further alleged.

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 15 2022

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