Govt Teacher Suspended For Making Reels in Khammam

Bhukya Gauthami, a government teacher who was suspended six months ago for allegedly promoting a private school on social media, has resigned from her post and released an emotional video explaining her decision. Gauthami worked as an English school assistant at Mamillagudem High School in the district. 

She was accused of neglecting her duties and promoting admissions to a private school through Instagram reels. According to earlier reports, she continued making reels during school hours despite repeated warnings. District Educational Officer Chaitanya Jaini suspended her



in January. Gauthami was also subjected to social media trolling and had appealed to netizens to stop the online abuse.

In a video posted on Sunday, Gauthami broke down while speaking about her personal and professional struggles. She said she was from the tribal community and came from a poverty-stricken family and secured the teaching job with the support of her father and husband. “I worked in this system with dedication for 12 years. I became a teacher because I wanted to educate underprivileged children. Despite humiliation and pressure, I continued to fight,” she said.