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Kerala PE Teacher Arrested for False Worms Allegation at State Sports Meet
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 10:43 AM
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A physical education teacher in Kerala was arrested after falsely alleging on social media that worms were found in food served at a state sports meet, an incident the police confirmed was baseless following an inspection.
Police in Kerala have arrested a physical education teacher for making false allegations regarding food safety at a recent state sports meet. The incident came to light after the teacher posted a claim on Facebook asserting that worms were found in the meals served to participating students.
According to police reports, the organizers of the event immediately conducted an inspection upon receiving the complaint. The investigation revealed that the allegations were entirely false, and no such contamination was found in the food served.
The teacher was subsequently taken into custody for spreading misinformation. A state minister also commented on the incident, alleging that the false claims were part of a broader conspiracy against the event organizers.
Police have stated that the case highlights the importance of verifying information before sharing it on social media platforms, especially when it concerns public health and safety events.
According to police reports, the organizers of the event immediately conducted an inspection upon receiving the complaint. The investigation revealed that the allegations were entirely false, and no such contamination was found in the food served.
The teacher was subsequently taken into custody for spreading misinformation. A state minister also commented on the incident, alleging that the false claims were part of a broader conspiracy against the event organizers.
Police have stated that the case highlights the importance of verifying information before sharing it on social media platforms, especially when it concerns public health and safety events.