A disturbing video from a government school in Bilagerehundi village, located in Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s Varuna constituency, has gone viral on social media.
In the clip, young students can be seen fetching water from a sump to clean the school toilet—an act that has raised serious questions about child safety, hygiene, and school management practices.

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What the Video Shows

The video captures students drawing water from a deep sump, with one child climbing inside while another stands nearby holding a bucket.
The children are heard saying that their teachers instructed them to pour water into the toilet to clean it.

Parents and viewers across Karnataka expressed disbelief and anger, calling the situation “unsafe”, “unacceptable”, and “a failure of school authorities.”

Incident Took Place Nearly 20 Days Ago

According to officials, the incident did not happen recently but around 20 days earlier.
It only came to light when a parent filed an official complaint with the Block Education Officer (BEO).
The complaint was then forwarded to the Deputy Director of Public Instruction (DDPI), which triggered an investigation.

Inquiry Team Formed To Investigate

The DDPI has created an inquiry committee that will visit the school for on-ground inspection.
Officials have stated that strict action will be taken if the headmaster or school staff are found responsible for assigning such tasks to children.

Possible actions include warnings, suspension, or even dismissal, depending on the findings.

About the School

The government school has around 130 students, studying from Class 1 to Class 7.
Parents say the school suffers from water supply issues and poor maintenance, but teachers cannot force children to do cleaning work under any circumstances.

Why the Video Matters

This incident has opened a wider debate about:

Safety conditions in government schools
Responsibilities of teaching staff
Proper sanitation and maintenance
Protection of children from harmful work
Many users online are demanding stronger monitoring of schools to prevent such situations.

Conclusion

The viral video from Siddaramaiah’s constituency has raised serious concerns about student safety and school responsibility.
Forcing children to clean toilets or climb into deep water tanks is not only unsafe but also against basic guidelines for student welfare.
As the inquiry continues, parents and citizens hope for strict action and better supervision in government schools.

Students Made To Clean School Toilet In Siddaramaiah’s Constituency, Video Goes Viral