Caught on cam: MP teacher serves alcohol to minor students, advises mixing with water; suspended

TOI News Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 19, 2025, 12:12 IST

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A government school teacher in Madhya Pradesh’s Katni district was suspended after a video that went viral showed him offering alcohol to minor students. Identified as Lal Naveen Pratap Singh, he was seen advising children to mix water with the drink. Authorities acted swiftly, citing misconduct and violation of conduct rules.

Caught on cam: MP teacher serves alcohol to minor students, advises mixing with water; suspended

NEW DELHI: A primary school teacher at a government school was benched in Katni district of Madhya Pradesh after he was caught on camera offering alcohol to his minor students.
In the video that went viral on social media platforms, the teacher, identified as Lal Naveen Pratap Singh of Khirhani village under Barwara block, was seen sitting among students in a room and offering them drinks in cups.

The teacher was also heard advising his students to mix water before consuming the drink.

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According to an official, the video was circulated to officials of different blocks, and the teacher was identified. He was immediately suspended by District Education Officer OP Singh on the instructions of the District Collector.
The official said that Singh was suspended under the MP Civil Services (Conduct) Rules on charges of misconduct, encouraging children to consume liquor, and tarnishing the dignity of a teacher.

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