A startling incident at a private school in Nashik has sparked serious concerns about student behavior and safety after several items from condoms to weapons were found in students’ bags.  

During a surprise inspection initiated by the school principal in Ghoti, Igatpuri taluka, teachers made a troubling discovery: knives, condoms, playing cards, bicycle chains, and even narcotic substances were found in the bags of Class 8 and 9 students.

The check was initiated after teachers suspected that some students were using drugs in school.

The bag check was reportedly triggered after a few students were reprimanded for sporting unusual hairstyles, prompting staff to dig deeper. What they found was far more alarming than expected.

X (Formerly Twitter) user Raj Maji shared a video showing the confiscated items laid out on a table, including brass knuckles, a knife, a chain, multiple condom packets, and even a pile of Pokémon cards. “A shocking incident has come to light in Nashik, Maharashtra. In a private school in Ghoti, Igatpuri taluka, teachers found alarming items in students’ bags,” he posted.

ℕ𝔸𝕊ℍ𝕀𝕂 | A shocking incident has come to light in Nashik, Maharashtra. In a private school in Ghoti, Igatpuri taluka, teachers found alarming items in students’ bags, including knives, playing cards, condoms, and bicycle chains. The teachers had decided to inspect the bags… pic.twitter.com/3HOiplTGLu

— ℝ𝕒𝕛 𝕄𝕒𝕛𝕚 (@Rajmajiofficial) April 8, 2025

The discovery has raised red flags among both parents and educators, prompting urgent discussions about campus discipline, student well-being, and the need for stronger preventive measures. While the teachers’ vigilance helped expose the issue, the presence of such items in school bags remains deeply concerning.

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