Bihar School Row Explodes: 5 Teachers Suspended Over ‘Banned Meat’ Allegation, Protests Erupt

Brief By Newsbrief / 10:05 AM on 23 Apr 2026

Tensions flared in Bihar’s Rohtas district after five teachers, including two women, were suspended over allegations that banned meat was found on the premises of a government school. The incident, reported from Ramdihra Urdu Middle School, sparked protests by local residents, prompting heavy police deployment and administrative intervention.

Authorities acted after a video allegedly showing the meat surfaced on social media, though officials have not yet verified its authenticity. Police confirmed that a forensic team has been tasked with examining the sample to determine its nature.

Senior district officials, including the magistrate and superintendent of police, visited the site to assess the situation. Meanwhile, students’ education has been ensured by deploying replacement teachers. The administration stated that further action will depend on the forensic report, as investigations continue to establish the facts.