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Andhra Pradesh Suspends Headmistress After Video Shows Students Massaging Her Legs

Authorities cited violations of student-protection norms, triggering an inquiry.

Overview

  • The teacher was identified as Y. Sujatha, headmistress of the GTWAH Girls' Tribal Ashram School in Bandapalli, Srikakulam district.
  • A viral clip shows her seated with legs stretched and talking on the phone as two girl students massage her legs inside the classroom.
  • The suspension order says she assigned personal work to pupils and used a mobile phone during class hours, breaching government regulations.
  • ITDA Seetampeta issued a show-cause notice and opened a probe, and officials ordered a fresh inquiry after an additional video surfaced.
  • Sujatha told officials she had knee pain and students were helping her, as the case proceeds under suspension with RTE norms cited in related context, including a similar February case in East Godavari.