Overview
- Students from the Government Upgraded Higher Primary School in Balanje were taken on February 9 to a private farm in Nalkoor using vehicles not authorised for transporting schoolchildren.
- Dakshina Kannada DDPI Shashidhar G S ordered the suspension of the in-charge headmaster, identified as Kiran, following a field report from Belthangady Block Education Officer Tarakesari.
- Authorities said the probe will examine possible violations of safety norms and departmental guidelines for school excursions and determine accountability.
- Parents have alleged negligence by the school and have sought strict action, noting that goods vehicles are legally restricted from carrying passengers, especially minors.
- Officials confirmed that an investigation is underway and that no final findings or charges have been issued as they work to enforce compliance for future trips.