UP school kids allegedly forced to load sand in Banda; video viral
Schoolchildren at a junior high school in Banda district, Uttar Pradesh, were allegedly made to perform manual labour on school premises, with a video showing uniformed students loading sand using shovels and metal pans going viral on social media. The incident, reported from Achharaund Gram Panchayat in Banda, has triggered widespread outrage and prompted calls for strict action against those responsible.
What the Viral Video Shows
The clip, which has circulated widely on social media, shows several children dressed in their school uniforms shovelling and loading sand — work considered both inappropriate and illegal for minors under Indian law. The task was allegedly assigned by school authorities, including teachers. The video was recorded by Mahendra, son of Rampal and a resident of Acharaundh village, whose children Riyansh and Riyansi are enrolled in the same junior high school.
Parent Alleges Discrimination, Demands Probe
Mahendra has alleged that the students are not only being made to carry out manual labour but are also subjected to discriminatory treatment within the school. Expressing anguish, he said,
