Viral Video Shows Students Cleaning Toilet in Karnataka, Criticized

In Shivamogga, Karnataka, a distressing video showing children compelled to clean and scrub school toilets has sparked widespread outrage among parents after circulating widely online. This incident occurred in the hometown district of Karnataka's Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa. The Block Education Officer has submitted a report concerning the matter.

Although the distressing incident occurred last week, the video recently surfaced online. According to the school's explanation to the Block Education Officer, students in Class Six were purportedly instructed only to pour water into the toilets, not clean them. In response to the situation, the Education Department has taken action by suspending the school principal, Shankarappa.

Recently, students from a government school located in Bengaluru, the state capital, were discovered cleaning toilets, sparking anger among parents and activists who protested outside the school premises in the Andrahalli area.

Regarding the incident in Andrahalli, Mr. Bangarappa condemned the "deplorable" event. Although the minister, who was involved in a car crash late last night but is safe, has not yet addressed the incident in his district.

"... there is no doubt we will take the strictest action as per law. Further, I will ensure such incidents don't repeat... and will ensure all necessary action is taken by our department," he had said.

After the second shocking incident in the state, the Karnataka Education Department suspended the school headmaster, and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar warned people who are treating children badly and making them perform such tasks.

Reacting to the shocking incident, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar told media, "We will not allow such incidents to take place. Action has been taken immediately. A case has also been filed. The Head Master has been suspended. We do not want children to be used for these activities. This is a very serious incident..."