Hyderabad, Aug. 3 -- A Khammam government teacher, who was suspended in January for promoting private schools on social media, has resigned over online harassment and mounting pressure.

Bhukya Gauthami was an English school assistant at Mamillagudem High School in Khammam. She was accused of advertising private schools' admissions on Instagram reels and neglecting her duties.

Despite previous warnings against making reels during school hours, Gauthami paid little heed. Khammam District Education Officer (DEO) Chaitanya Jaini subsequently ordered her suspension.

On Sunday, August 2, Gauthami posted a video on her Instagram account, breaking down while sharing her personal and professional hardships. Hailing from an impoverished tribal f...