Tamil Nadu Teacher Charged After Dalit Student’s Suicide Allegedly Linked to Caste Abuse

‘Casteist slur, humiliation’: TN teacher booked after dalit teen dies by suicide

A tragic incident has unfolded as a teacher faces abetment charges following the suicide of a Dalit student. Reports suggest that the girl endured humiliation and was subjected to a casteist slur by the headmistress. In response, relatives have taken to the streets, demanding stricter action against the school official. The police are now investigating further, having amended the case to include these serious allegations.

By LAIRENLAKPAM WARLI