Archive · 4 Aug 2026
Khammam Teacher Resigns After Suspension Over Instagram Reels
A teacher named Bhukya Gauthami worked at a school in Khammam, India.
She made Instagram videos that talked about a private school while she was supposed to be teaching.
The school officials said she was not doing her job and told her to stop.
She was suspended in January.
After six months, she decided to quit and posted a sad video asking people to stop harassing her online.
Bhukya Gauthami, a government teacher in Khammam, resigned after a six‑month suspension.
She was accused of promoting a private school through Instagram reels during school hours.
District Educational Officer Chaitanya Jaini imposed the suspension in January.
Gauthami released an emotional video explaining her resignation and urged netizens to stop online abuse.
She worked as an English school assistant at Mamillagudem High School.
- Who
- Bhukya Gauthami, a government teacher in Khammam
- What
- Resigned after being suspended for promoting a private school on Instagram reels
- When
- Suspended in January 2024; resignation reported shortly thereafter
- Where
- Mamillagudem High School, Khammam district, India
- Why
- Accused of neglecting duties and advertising a private school during school hours
- Teacher
- Bhukya Gauthami
- Position
- English school assistant
- School
- Mamillagudem High School
- Suspension
- January 2024
- Resignation
- reported
