Overview

• Lal Naveen Pratap Singh, a government school teacher in Khirhani village, was suspended after a video showed him offering alcohol to minors in a classroom setting.
• The video, which went viral on social media, depicted Singh pouring liquor into cups for young boys and instructing them to mix water before drinking.
• District Collector Dilip Kumar Yadav directed an immediate investigation, leading to Singh’s suspension under the MP Civil Services (Conduct) Rules.
• Authorities cited misconduct, promoting alcohol consumption among children, and tarnishing the ethical standards of teaching as reasons for the suspension.
• The incident highlights the role of social media in exposing professional misconduct and raises concerns about student safety in educational institutions.