Chennai, March 24 (BPNS)

Police of Chengalpattu district in Tamil Nadu have commenced investigation of a group of school students, both boys and girls drinking beer in a bus.  The police said that the students belong to a government school and that they were traveling from Thirukuzhakundram to Thachur.

The video of students in uniform consuming beer had turned viral in social media and the Tamil Nadu state educational department had initiated a probe after it was found that the students are from the state.

On detailed investigation, it was found that the students belong to a government school in Chengalpattu district and the matter was handed over to the Police.

Chengalpattu district educational officer Rose Nirmala while speaking to BPNS said, “ The incident has taken place outside the school and police has already commenced an investigation. Once they give the report we will take appropriate action.”

She also said that the incident took place on Tuesday and that the students belonged to a government school in Chengalpattu district.