An online meeting of the education department of Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj district on Monday turned shocking when one of the participants inadvertently played an obscene video during the conference on Google Meet. The video conference, which included senior officials like the District Magistrate (DM), was convened to discuss key issues regarding schools in the area and educational administration.
As per sources, the incident happened abruptly when the negotiations were ongoing on raising district education levels. The minute the DM saw the obscene content being displayed on the screen, he immediately stopped the video and showed his obvious displeasure.
Acting swiftly, the DM instructed the Superintendent of Police (SP) to conduct a proper investigation in collaboration with cyber police specialists. Instructions were given to trace:
- Which participant was the one playing the video?.
- How the security violation happened even after following regular online meeting procedures.
- Whether there was any ill will behind the act.
District education officers present in the meeting made sure that the DM has given strict directions to ensure all subsequent online sessions are safe and closely monitored. Technical security measures are also being examined to avoid similar accidents.
The police in Maharajganj have filed a first information report and cyber cell teams are pursuing the internet lead associated with the obscene video clip.
- Impact on Administration: Such incidents disrupt important administrative activities, causing embarrassment and diverting attention from education reforms.
- Internet Security During Official Sessions: The case highlights the necessity of more security precautions during government sessions on the internet, especially in counties handling sensitive information.
The Maharajganj authorities have promised citizens that strict action will be taken once the police investigation is conducted. The district administration also instructed all government officials to comply with digital protocols strictly and uphold decorum at official virtual gatherings.
Obscene Video Played During Official Education Meeting in UP; DM Orders Cyber Police Inquiry
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