16-Year-Old Tamil Nadu Student Dies by Suicide After Harassment
- A 16-year-old student in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, died by suicide after facing harassment over his dietary preferences.
- The student, A Akilan, was allegedly ridiculed by peers and a teacher for consuming beef.
- Authorities have booked the teacher, headmaster, and two classmates on charges of abetting suicide.
- Akilan's mother reported that her pleas to school officials were ignored, leading to the tragic event.
- The incident occurred in Peelamedu, Coimbatore, and the police took action on October 21 and 22.
Articles (3)
The Hindu·
Coimbatore student death: two classmates arrested for caste-based harassment; headmaster, teacher suspended
The Times of India·
‘Ridiculed for eating beef’ at school, 16-year-old Tamil Nadu boy dies by suicide
The Hindu·
Coimbatore student ends life; family alleges harassment by teacher, classmates over caste, beef consumption