Coimbatore school student’s death case: probe transferred to CB-CID
The Tamil Nadu Director General of Police has transferred the investigation into the death of a 16-year-old student in Coimbatore to the CB-CID. The student's family alleges that he was harassed by a teacher and classmates due to his caste and dietary habits.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding caste-based discrimination and harassment within educational institutions in India.
Coimbatore school student’s death case: probe transferred to CB-CID left A. Kowsalyadevi, mother of the deceased student Akilan at the protest site in Coimbatore with with a copy DGPs order transferring the investigation to the CB-CID, on October 26, 2026 S. Siva Saravanan The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/gkped1/article71626674.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2085_26_10_2026_15_44_24_1_DSC_6566.JPG SIVA SARAVANAN S Coimbatore Tamil Nadu 26/10/2026: Akilans mother A. Kowsalyadevi at the protest site in Coimbatore with with a copy DGPs order, transferring the investigation to the CB-CID, on Monday, October 26, 2026. PHOTO: Siva Saravanan S / The Hindu. Coimbatore city police handed over a copy of the order to family members of the deceased, who along with relatives and members of various political parties have been staging a protest for the past few days, demanding arrest of all persons who abetted the suicide.
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