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Education
Children Forced to Carry Bricks at Tarantaran Government Primary School, Fatehchak
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 03:16 PM
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A video from a government primary school in Tarantaran, Fatehchak shows pupils being made to lift bricks, blocks and debris during school hours, sparking calls for an investigation.
A video that has gone viral on social media depicts children at a government primary school in Tarantaran, Fatehchak, Punjab, being instructed to carry bricks, concrete blocks and construction debris instead of attending regular classes. The footage, captured during school hours, shows teachers or staff members directing the pupils to lift heavy materials, raising serious concerns about child safety and educational standards.
Local residents and parents, after viewing the clip, have lodged complaints with the district education authorities, demanding an immediate inquiry into the school's practices. They argue that such activities constitute child labor and violate the Right to Education Act, which mandates a safe learning environment for all students.
The school administration has not yet issued an official statement, but education officials in Punjab have confirmed that a fact-finding team will be dispatched to verify the allegations. If the claims are substantiated, the school could face penalties under both child welfare and education regulations.
The incident adds to a growing list of reports across the state where schools are accused of involving children in manual labor, prompting calls for stricter monitoring and enforcement of child protection laws.
Local residents and parents, after viewing the clip, have lodged complaints with the district education authorities, demanding an immediate inquiry into the school's practices. They argue that such activities constitute child labor and violate the Right to Education Act, which mandates a safe learning environment for all students.
The school administration has not yet issued an official statement, but education officials in Punjab have confirmed that a fact-finding team will be dispatched to verify the allegations. If the claims are substantiated, the school could face penalties under both child welfare and education regulations.
The incident adds to a growing list of reports across the state where schools are accused of involving children in manual labor, prompting calls for stricter monitoring and enforcement of child protection laws.