An inquiry has been initiated against the headmistress of the Government Primary School at Chellankonam in Kanniyakumari district following circulation of a video on social media alleging that she made students massage her feet and clean toilets.The video shows a parent questioning the headmistress over the alleged practice. In the video, the parent also claims that the students are afraid to raise the issue as the headmistress will scold them and not heed their concerns.Speaking to The Hindu, an official from the School Education Department said an inquiry had been initiated against the headmistress. The parent had filed a complaint with the District Collector and the Chief Minister’s Cell, and appeared for an inquiry before the School Education Department officials on Friday.“After a fair inquiry and after hearing both sides, necessary action will be taken,” the official said. Published - August 21, 2026 07:08 pm IST