A public online meeting of the Uttar Pradesh education department descended into chaos last week when an explicit pornographic video was streamed mid-session, forcing officials to abruptly exit. Authorities have since lodged a police complaint against the unidentified perpetrators.

The incident unfolded on August 7 during an e-Chaupal session in Maharajganj district, held over Zoom to address school-related grievances. The meeting, chaired by District Magistrate Santosh Kumar Sharma, brought together the basic education officer, block education officers, headmasters, government teachers, and members of the public.

Officials said the session was designed to foster direct dialogue between citizens and the district administration on education issues. But midway through, a participant logged in under the name “Jason Junior” hijacked the screen share to play a pornographic video. Shocked attendees, including senior officers, immediately left the call.

Adding to the disruption, another participant — identified as “Arjun” — allegedly made objectionable remarks, though officials did not disclose details.

Police are investigating the intrusion, which officials described as a deliberate attempt to derail a public service platform. The district administration has vowed stricter safeguards for future online meetings.