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Madhya Pradesh Teacher Suspended After Viral Video Shows Drunken Misconduct

Officials placed her under suspension, opening a departmental inquiry to determine further disciplinary measures.

The teacher, Kavita Kawche, was caught on camera speaking incoherently, issuing threats, and causing disruption within the school premises.
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Overview

  • On June 23, the incident unfolded at the government primary school in Singhana village, Manawar block, about 50 km from Dhar district headquarters.
  • Kavita Kawche used offensive language and threatened staff and labourers while appearing intoxicated on school premises.
  • Senior district officials tasked the block education officer and a block resource coordinator with investigating the incident after footage surfaced online.
  • Her suspension order cites dereliction of duty under the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services Conduct Rules, with her duties temporarily reassigned to the Gandhwani block office.
  • School staff say previous warnings failed to curb similar behaviour and warn these disruptions have undermined learning for nearly 150 students in grades one to five.