Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Odisha Headmasters Suspended for Alcohol Consumption at School
In Odisha, two headmasters have been suspended for drinking alcohol at their schools.
One, Upendra Patel, was caught drinking with other teachers at night, which was confirmed after photos circulated.
The state ordered an investigation, leading to his suspension.
Another headmaster, Sanjay Kumar Jena, was suspended due to repeated complaints of showing up drunk to school.
He was often absent, disrupting classes and hurting students' learning.
The incidents have upset the local communities, prompting calls for stricter monitoring.
A headmaster in Jharsuguda was suspended for consuming alcohol on school premises.
Photographs showed the headmaster and other teachers drinking inside the school office.
An inquiry by the state Education Department confirmed the misconduct.
Another headmaster in Mayurbhanj was suspended for being intoxicated during school hours.
The incidents caused disruption to classes and have sparked outrage among local residents.
- Who
- Headmasters Upendra Patel and Sanjay Kumar Jena.
- What
- Were suspended for consuming alcohol on school premises and/or being intoxicated during duty hours.
- When
- Recent
- Where
- Odisha, India, at Sannyasipali Govt. Upper Primary School in Jharsuguda and Dhanpota Primary School in Mayurbhanj.
- Why
- For misconduct, damaging the reputation of educational institutions, and setting a poor example for students.
- Incident Location
- Jharsuguda and Mayurbhanj districts, Odisha
- Headmaster (Jharsuguda)
- Upendra Patel
- Headmaster (Mayurbhanj)
- Sanjay Kumar Jena
- Schools Involved
- Sannyasipali Govt. Upper Primary & Dhanpota Primary
- Action Taken
- Suspension