An eight-day inspection of 24 government schools in Haryana’s Nuh district has raised concerns over alleged drug-related activity and campus security. The inspection, conducted by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), reportedly found used syringes, foil reportedly associated with drug use, cannabis rolling papers and discarded tobacco products in around 70% of the schools surveyed.
According to CJP national spokesperson Sudhir Sangwan, one of the items found was a vial labelled “Pheniramine Maleate Injection IP.” At the PM Shri School in Ferozepur Namak, the inspection team also reported finding drug-related paraphernalia and bottles believed to contain cough syrup.
The reported findings were particularly concerning in abandoned and condemned sections of school buildings, where inspection volunteers said such areas could be accessed by outsiders because of inadequate security. Similar material was reportedly found at Primary School Khanpur and Government Senior Secondary School Kheli.
Medical experts cited by The Times of India warned that discarded syringes can pose a serious public-health risk, as accidental needle-stick injuries can expose people to blood-borne infections such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV.
The inspection also highlighted broader concerns about school infrastructure and staffing. CJP claimed that more than half of the classrooms across the 24 schools were damaged, abandoned or structurally compromised, while several schools reportedly lacked dedicated sanitation workers and chowkidars. The organisation also raised concerns about teacher deployment and basic facilities.
Nuh Deputy Commissioner Akhil Pilani told The Times of India that the administration would inspect the schools and take necessary action.
