School-Named Vehicle Spotted Carrying Apple Boxes at Jablipora Fruit Mandi; Management Says “No Knowledge” of Mandi Visit

Arif Rashid

Anantnag: Questions have been raised over the use and movement of a school-associated vehicle after a yellow school vehicle bearing the name “Moral High Educational Institute” was spotted at Jablipora Fruit Mandi in Bijbehara with apple boxes loaded inside.

Visuals from the spot show the vehicle, prominently carrying the name of the educational institution, at the fruit mandi with apple boxes being transported. The footage also captures the vehicle inside the commercial fruit market, raising questions about the purpose for which it was present there.

When contacted, the management of Moral High School Dialgam said that the vehicle had been sent for servicing. The management further stated that it had no knowledge of how the driver reached Jablipora Fruit Mandi and why the vehicle was present there.

The management’s clarification has added another question to the matter: If the vehicle was sent for servicing, under whose authorization did it reach the fruit mandi and why was it carrying apple boxes?

At this stage, the visuals establish the presence of the school-named vehicle at the fruit mandi with apple boxes, while the school management has denied knowledge of the vehicle’s presence there. The exact circumstances surrounding its movement and the transportation of the apple boxes require verification.

The concerned authorities can verify the vehicle’s ownership, registration, permit, authorized use and the circumstances under which it was being operated at the fruit mandi.

Questions for the Authorities

CEO Anantnag and ARTO Anantnag: What action will the concerned authorities take after the vehicle bearing the name of an educational institution was spotted carrying apple boxes at Jablipora Fruit Mandi?

The authorities may also clarify whether a vehicle associated with school transportation can legally be used for such purposes and whether any violation has occurred in the present case.

The school management’s version has been included in the report. No allegation is being made against the institution or its management unless established through an official inquiry.