Hyderabad, April 14 -- Fifteen students of a government school in Telangana's Jogulamba Gadwal district were allegedly caned by their principal for taking Class 10 books, in an incident that came to light on Monday, April 13.

The caning took place at the Jyotirao Phule Gurukul School in Alampur Chaurasta, Undavelli mandal. A video circulating on social media shows students with visible marks on their legs and other parts of the body from the punishment.

The Undavelli police told Siasat.com that no complaint has been received in connection with the incident.

The Gadwal District Education Officer confirmed that the incident did take place, but said action is yet to be initiated.

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