District Principal Education Officer S Manimozhi ordered the suspension of a class teacher following the release of a video recently, of Class XII students mimicking a baby shower for a fellow student at a government school in Vellore, Tamil Nadu.
The video, which has since gone viral on social media, features students from the Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Katpadi performing a "baby shower", stated a report by The New Indian Express.
It even includes scenes of the girl preparing a digital magazine cover for the event, bringing necessary materials to the school's terrace for the ceremony.
The incident had sparked controversy, prompting an investigation by the principal education officer.
Following the inquiry, the class teacher was suspended for not checking the girls' bags properly.
Additionally, the school principal has issued a notice to the class teacher demanding a detailed explanation regarding the incident, stated The New Indian Express report.
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