Chandigarh: Special teams of Punjab Education department today conducted surprise checks at 619 schools with an aim of ensuring punctuality.
 
During the drive, a total 65 teachers were found absent while 131 teachers were late. 23 teachers were found long time absentees, a spokesman said.
 
"The teachers who were found absent from long time have been charge sheeted while absentees and late comers teachers have been served show cause notice," he said.