In response to the viral footage, district authorities, including the Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) Rahul Mishra and the Sadar Sub-Divisional Magistrate, conducted an on-site inspection and detailed inquiry at the school. Statements were formally recorded from teachers and the school cook to establish the facts of the incident and clarify who was responsible for the blatant dilution of milk meant to nourish students under the mid-day meal scheme.

The school’s head teacher, Monica Soni, was suspended immediately after the video emerged, as she was seen in the footage while the drink was being diluted and did not intervene to stop it or ensure students received their entitled pure milk. Municipal officials noted that internal disputes among staff may have contributed to the breakdown in supervision, but emphasized that the ultimate lapse in duty rested with the school in-charge.

Authorities indicated that the statements of teachers, village education committee members and other stakeholders are being examined and will be compiled into a detailed report for the district magistrate and the basic education department, potentially informing further action against those responsible. Officials acknowledged the reputational harm such incidents cause to the public education system and pledged steps to prevent similar occurrences.