Hyderabad, April 4 -- Some private schools and junior colleges in Hyderabad are reportedly not following the government's order to run only half-day classes despite the rise in temperature in the city.

It has raised concerns among parents about the safety of children during extreme summer heat.

Forced to stay beyond allowed timings

Speaking to Siasat.com, a few parents, on the condition of anonymity, have said that students are being made to stay in schools beyond the allowed timings.

Some private teachers have also claimed that school managements are asking them to take part in door-to-door admission campaigns in the heat.

The state government had earlier instructed all schools to conduct only morning classes from March 16 to protec...