Bihar: A viral video circulating on social media shows students alleging that they are made to sit separately, prevented from mingling with "upper-caste" students, and, on occasion, denied food. In response, the Patna district administration has ordered an inquiry into claims of caste-based discrimination at a government school in Alawalpur village.

"They ask the other students, 'Why do you sit with them?'. They seat us separately," one student claims in the video, adding that upper-caste students are moved if found seated next to "lower-caste students."

Other complaints include administrative issues such as poor teacher attendance, irregular classes, low-quality food, and allegations that students are being made to do manual labour.

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However, according to an Indian Express report, a teacher has denied the allegations, claiming that the students had been "misguided." "No discrimination has ever occurred with our children. My school has been turned into a political arena by some people," the teacher stated.

Patna District Magistrate Thiyagarajan SM has confirmed that an inquiry has been ordered. "The DEO (District Education Officer) has been directed to investigate and submit a report on the incident."

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The DEO has not responded to queries regarding the matter.