Video shows kids attending class in Uttar Pradesh's Jalaun, probe ordered

KANPUR: A video of a private school where kids were found to be attending classes amid the pandemic in Jalaun district has gone viral on various social media platforms on Wednesday. This incident happened at a private school situated in Madhavgarh area of the district.
Due to the threat of coronavirus, the state government has directed all the educational institutions to declare holidays.
A video went viral on social media on Wednesday in which 30 to 40 students were seen attending classes in Madhavgarh area of Jalaun district on Wednesday.
Prem Chand, Basic Shiksha Adhikari, Jalaun, said: “No instructions to reopen schools have been issued bythe government. We will investigate the matter, if found guilty, the recognition of school, will be cancelled, besides the principal and owner of school will also face legal action.”
He said it is appears that it is an old video as none among the students were found to be wearing Covid-19 mask. “Also it is not clear, whether it’s a school or some coaching institute. However, in both the cases, we will not spare its owner if found guilty,” said BSA further.