Archive · 5 Nov 2025
Andhra Teacher Suspended After Viral Video Shows Students Massaging Her Feet
A video showed a teacher at a school in Andhra Pradesh letting two girl students give her a foot massage while she was on the phone.
This happened during school time.
People were upset because it looked like the students were being made to do chores instead of learning.
The teacher, who was acting as the headmistress, had apparently been doing a good job before this.
Because the video went viral, the school authorities quickly suspended the teacher and started an investigation to find out exactly what happened.
The opposition party also criticized the teacher's actions, calling it a disgrace to education.
An inquiry is currently in progress to determine further steps.
A viral video emerged from an ashram school in Andhra Pradesh showing two girl students massaging the feet of the acting headmistress.
The incident reportedly occurred about ten days prior to the video going viral on social media.
The teacher was seen speaking on her phone while students massaged her legs and feet.
Authorities swiftly acted upon the viral video, suspending the teacher and issuing a show-cause notice.
An inquiry has been launched into the matter, with further action promised based on the findings.
- Who
- An acting headmistress at Bandapalli Girls Tribal Ashram School
- What
- Was filmed receiving a foot massage from two young girl students while speaking on her phone, leading to her suspension and an ordered inquiry.
- When
- About ten days before the video went viral on a Tuesday; the act occurred during school hours.
- Where
- Bandapalli Girls Tribal Ashram School in Moliaputt village, Parvathipuram district, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The incident came to light after a video went viral on social media, prompting swift action from authorities due to concerns of misconduct, abuse of power, and exploitation of children.
YSR Congress Party Condemnation
School Sources
Teacher's Behavior
YSR Congress Party Condemnation
The YSR Congress Party condemned the act as a 'mockery of education' and a sign of 'moral decay', criticizing the teacher for shamelessly making students massage her feet while talking on her cellphone.
School Sources
School sources stated that the teacher had a good service record and had not exhibited such behavior previously.
- Location
- Bandapalli Girls Tribal Ashram School, Moliaputt village, Parvathipuram district, Andhra Pradesh
- Incident Type
- Teacher receiving foot massage from students during school hours
- Teacher's Role
- Acting headmistress
- Action Taken
- Suspension and show-cause notice issued, inquiry ordered
- Student Population
- Around 300 students
- Authorities Involved
- ITDA Project Officer Pawar Swapnil Jagannath
