Dakshina Kannada, Feb. 13 -- Dakshina Kannada district police have registered a case against a government school administration for allegedly transporting students in a pickup van, violating safety norms and the Motor Vehicles Act.

The matter came to light on February 9, 2026, in Parari, Balanja village, Dakshina Kannada.

According to the police, a pickup van was spotted carrying a group of schoolchildren from Balanja toward a nursery in Nalkuru for a field study.

A tipper lorry was also reportedly involved in transit on the same public road, raising concerns about the children's safety.

Following a formal complaint filed by Dharanendra, a resident of Balanja village, the Venur police registered a case.

Meanwhile, on January 24, a se...