Death of School Girl Goes Violent in Tamil Nadu
The death of a schoolgirl in Tamil Nadu has sparked massive protests against a private school which has gone violent.
The death of a schoolgirl in Tamil Nadu has sparked massive protests against a private school and allegations from the teen's family in Kallakurichi, which is a town located around 260 km from Chennai. As per the police reports the girl died by suicide. On 13th July, a school girl allegedly jumped off the third floor of the hostel building in Tamil Nadu. Police said that she left a note that says she was struggling in several subjects and that she was also humiliated by her teachers.
Her family has also claimed that two teachers had mentally harassed and humiliated their daughter. The girl's parents have also claimed that a wall near the spot where she was found dead had the mark of a bloodied palm. They have claimed that this points to physical harassment of the young girl. Soon after this shocking incident took place, relatives of the girl and people belonging to her village in the Cuddalore district protested outside the school campus.
Yesterday on 18th July, protesters clashed with the police and set at least 15 buses on fire. The incident left several people, including senior police officers, injured. Police are investigating the matter.
According to the police, the first post-mortem report mentioned "abrasions", But because the protestors went on the rampage on the school campus, trashing classrooms, vandalizing property, and setting cars and buses on fire, the Madras High Court has also ordered a second post-mortem report. The court directed the police to take tough action against the rioters and those who excited them.
The principal secretary and correspondent of the school have been detained in connection with the suicide and more than 100 suspects have been taken into custody for rioting. However, whether the young girl lost her life by suicide or she was assaulted physically is still not known, what do you think about this? Do mention your thoughts in the comment section below.
