Srinagar: The chief education officer (CEO) of Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir directed teaching and non-teaching staff employed under the department to refrain from criticising government policies on social media, warning them of punitive action, including dismissal from service.

In a circular on Saturday, he directed all the employees of School Education Department of the district to strictly adhere to the guidelines and refrain from \"indulging in unwarranted debates and discussions and avoid sharing commenting or posting inappropriate content on social media platforms\".

Pulwama MLA and PDP leader Waheed Para slammed the order, saying it stops people from \"raising their voices\".

The Baramulla CEO said various instances of misuse of social media platforms by teaching and non-teachin

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