As per the new rules, principals (Headmasters Grade-II) are eligible for transfer after completing five years of service at one place, and teachers after eight years.
District Education Officer A Kiran Kumar said the transfer process must be completed before the DSC appointments, prompting the DEO office to expedite operations.
The joint operation was carried out on Thursday, when Jammu and Kashmir Police, assisted by local police, raided the accused's residence in the Kaliyar police station area.