Chhattisgarh Teacher Enters School Drunk, Flaunts Liquor Bottle On Camera

A video gone viral, showcasing an intoxicated educator entering a government school in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district with a liquor bottle concealed in his pocket, has stirred widespread fury on social media.??

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'Is that a problem?': Drunk teacher's defence?

In the footage, a man confronts the teacher, identified as Santosh Kewat, about the alcohol in his possession. Unfazed, Kewat defiantly admits to his daily drinking habit, dismissing the man's concerns with a nonchalant "Koi dikkat (Is that a problem?)."?

Meanwhile, the person recording the video admonishes the teacher, highlighting the inappropriate nature of his actions in a school setting, emphasizing, "This behavior shouldn’t be promoted at a school. Look! students are watching."

Undeterred, Kewat proceeds to the staff room, proudly displaying his liquor bottle and encouraging the cameraman to capture the scene. Despite reminders from fellow teachers about being tardy, Kewat asserts, "I’ll come late and it’s my wish."

The incident, shared by journalist Sudhir Mishra on X, garnered significant attention, with the accompanying Hindi post urging for action: “Keep doing ‘Repost’ until fired. This teacher is ‘playing’ with children’s future by openly drinking alcohol in school. Video of teacher “Santosh Kewat” in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, goes viral.”

The outcry on social media prompted one netizen to directly appeal to Chhattisgarh’s Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, tweeting, "@vijaysharmacg sir look at the matter and permanently suspend him."

Alcohol consumption in school raises concerns??

This incident follows a recent similar occurrence in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur, where a school teacher was suspended after being filmed in an inebriated state on school premises, further underscoring concerns about alcohol consumption among educators.

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Such incidents highlight the need for stringent regulations and monitoring mechanisms within educational institutions to ensure the safety and well-being of students. Authorities in Chhattisgarh and across India continue to face the challenge of addressing such misconduct among educators to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of the education system.??

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