Tamil Nadu School Video Row: Students Allegedly Seen Drinking Alcohol on Campus; Principal Transferred
A major controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari district after a video surfaced online showing a group of students allegedly consuming alcohol inside a classroom at Thuckalay Government Higher Secondary School.
A controversy has erupted at a government higher secondary school in Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari district after a video showing students allegedly consuming alcohol inside a classroom went viral on social media. The incident at Thuckalay Government Higher Secondary School has prompted an official inquiry by the district administration, while the school principal has been transferred pending further investigation, India Today reported.
Video Triggers Controversy
The video reportedly shows a group of students sitting inside a classroom with bottles and food packets. Conversations heard in the footage allegedly refer to alcohol and items brought from outside the school campus. The footage was reportedly recorded by another student and later circulated on social media, prompting concern among parents and the local community over supervision and safety inside the school. ‘Tamil Nadu Will Not Be Well Served’: TN MPs Unite Against Centre’s Delimitation Move.
Students Allegedly Seen Drinking Alcohol on Campus in Tamil Nadu
தக்கலை அரசு மேல்நிலைப்பள்ளியில் மாணவிகள் மது அருந்திய வீடியோ சமூக வலைதளங்களில் வைரலானது.
விசாரணையில், போட்டித் தேர்வு சிறப்பு வகுப்புக்கு வந்த சில மாணவிகள், மற்றவர்கள் சென்ற பின்னர் பள்ளி வளாகத்தில் மது அருந்தியது உறுதி செய்யப்பட்டது.
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Incident Reportedly Followed Special Classes
According to preliminary information, the incident took place after special coaching classes held on Saturday, August 1. The school also functions as a coaching centre for competitive examinations, including NEET, QEET and JEE. Many students had attended the special classes that day, while a few allegedly remained inside a classroom after the session ended.
Principal Transferred
Following the circulation of the video, Kanyakumari District Collector ordered an inquiry into the incident. As an immediate administrative measure, principal Pramila Evangeline was transferred to Vadassery Government Higher Secondary School in Nagercoil. Officials are examining whether there were lapses in supervision during and after the special coaching session. What is TASMAC? How Many Liquor Shops are Operating in Tamil Nadu Today?.
Probe to Examine How Alcohol Entered Campus
The district administration has directed officials to establish when the video was recorded and verify whether the people seen in it are students of the school. The inquiry will also examine how alcohol allegedly entered the school premises and whether adequate monitoring was in place when the incident occurred. Authorities are expected to decide on further action after the investigation establishes the facts and responsibility.
Focus on School Supervision
The incident has raised questions about supervision during special classes and activities conducted beyond regular school hours. Officials are now examining the circumstances surrounding the video and the school's monitoring arrangements. The inquiry is expected to determine whether any administrative or disciplinary lapses occurred.
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