UP Teacher Caught Sleeping In Kannauj Classroom As Students Watch Mobile Phone; Video Sparks Outrage
· Free Press Journal

A government school teacher in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj has come under public scrutiny after a video allegedly showed the teacher sleeping during school hours while students remained unattended inside the classroom. The incident has gone viral on social media, drawing criticism over the standard of supervision and discipline in government schools.
The footage reportedly captures the teacher lying asleep on a bench inside the classroom as several students sit nearby, gathered around a mobile phone and seemingly watching content on the device instead of participating in lessons.
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Students seen using mobile phone during class
The viral clip has intensified concerns about the learning environment in the classroom. Rather than being engaged in academic activities, the students appear to be focused on a mobile phone while the teacher is seen resting.
मास्टर साहब आराम फरमा रहे!
— Priya singh (@priyarajputlive) August 4, 2026
उत्तर प्रदेश के कन्नौज जिले के उमर्दा ब्लॉक स्थित कंपोजिट विद्यालय सिकरोरी से एक वीडियो सामने आया है, जिसमें ड्यूटी के दौरान एक शिक्षक कक्षा में सोते हुए दिखाई दे रहे हैं।
हैरानी की बात यह है कि शिक्षक के सोने के दौरान कक्षा में मौजूद बच्चे पढ़ाई… pic.twitter.com/OmXzRIpS2l
The incident has prompted many social media users to question whether proper monitoring and classroom management were being maintained during teaching hours.
Video shared on X
The video was circulated by the X account "Zingabad," which also tagged the Kannauj Police while sharing the clip online. As the footage spread across social media platforms, it triggered widespread reactions, with many users demanding accountability and appropriate action.
No official confirmation yet
It remains unclear when the video was recorded or whether it reflects an isolated incident. Officials have not yet confirmed the authenticity of the footage, and no formal statement has been issued regarding the matter.
कक्षा में सोते मिले शिक्षक, बच्चे चलाते रहे मोबाइल!
— zingabad (@zingabad) August 3, 2026
उत्तर प्रदेश के कन्नौज में ड्यूटी के दौरान एक शिक्षक के कक्षा में सोने का वीडियो सामने आया है. उमर्दा ब्लॉक के कंपोजिट विद्यालय सिकरोरी में शिक्षक के सोने के दौरान बच्चे मोबाइल चलाते नजर आए. वीडियो सामने आने के बाद स्कूल की… pic.twitter.com/6RYhiFkRc2
Similarly, there has been no official confirmation about whether disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against the teacher featured in the video.
Concerns over school accountability
The incident has once again highlighted the importance of maintaining classroom discipline and ensuring active supervision during school hours. Educational institutions are expected to provide a safe and productive learning environment where students remain engaged in academic activities under the guidance of teachers.