A shocking incident at PM Shri School, Rajgarh, saw 13 students allegedly watch a pornographic video in class. Principal claims the footage is old and linked to a ₹50,000 blackmail attempt. Inquiry underway.
Madhya Pradesh School Porn Scandal: A disturbing episode has rocked PM Shri School in Suthalia, Rajgarh district, where around 13 students were caught watching and recording a pornographic video on the classroom LED screen during school hours. The incident occurred in the absence of any teacher, and the footage quickly went viral on social media, triggering outrage among parents, educators, and child rights advocates.
Explicit Footage Goes Viral, Inquiry Ordered
District Education Officer Karan Singh Bhilala responded to the matter by ordering an immediate investigation. The Biaora block education officer has been tasked with uncovering how such explicit content was displayed in a school environment, stressing the importance of preventive measures and accountability.
Principal Claims It’s an Old Video, Links to Blackmail
School principal Hemant Yadav, who took charge in May, has made startling claims that the viral video was recorded during the previous academic year. Yadav alleges he was targeted in a blackmail attempt by an unidentified youth demanding ₹50,000 in exchange for not releasing the footage online.
Child Welfare Committee Demands Answers
Saket Sharma, Chairman of the Child Welfare Committee, called the case “deeply unfortunate” and has issued notices to both the school principal and district education officers, demanding a formal explanation for the lapse.
Similar Case in Uttar Pradesh Raises Digital Safety Concerns
This is not an isolated incident. Just last week, an online education meeting in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, chaired by District Magistrate Santosh Kumar Sharma, was abruptly disrupted when an unknown participant played pornographic content via screen sharing. The meeting, focused on school infrastructure, had to be canceled.
Call for Stronger Safety Measures in Education
These back-to-back cases highlight the urgent need for enhanced digital vigilance, stronger supervision in schools, and implementation of cyber safety protocols to prevent students from exposure to inappropriate material.
Community Watch as Investigations Continue
Authorities are now under pressure to ensure such incidents never recur. Parents and communities are closely watching the outcome of these inquiries, hoping for swift justice and renewed efforts to make schools safe havens for learning and personal growth.