by Team Clarion
ROHTAS — A government school in Bihar’s Rohtas district has become the centre of tension after villagers alleged that beef was found on the premises, leading to the detention of five teachers as police launched a formal investigation.
The incident took place at the Upgraded Urdu Middle School, Ramdih, under the Rajpur block. According to local reports, villagers claimed that a quantity of suspected beef was recovered from inside a school storage area.
The situation escalated on Thursday when a group of villagers entered the school premises and searched the building. They alleged that beef was found stored in a cupboard inside the school and further claimed that it had been brought by some staff members.
Some villagers also alleged that food involving meat was being prepared and consumed within the school, and that, in some instances, students may have been given food. These claims have not been independently verified by authorities.
Following the discovery, a large number of locals gathered at the school, creating tension in the area.
After receiving information about the incident, senior district officials, including Rohtas District Magistrate Udita Singh and Superintendent of Police Roushan Kumar, reached the spot with a police team.
Five teachers, including two women staff members, were taken into custody for questioning.
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