Man stabs woman who rejected him
A 31-year-old man in Tamil Nadu, India, was apprehended by bystanders after stabbing a woman who rejected his romantic advances. The victim is currently in serious condition following emergency surgery.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the ongoing issue of gender-based violence and the risks associated with rejected romantic advances in public spaces.
Compiled by KHOO JIAN TENG, JAROD LIM AND R.ARAVINTAN
SPURNED by a woman who was not keen on his romantic advances, a 31-year-old man resorted to stabbing her multiple times at a public place, Malaysia Nanban reported.
The man known only as Chinnasamy worked at a private company in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu. He became infatuated with a woman who worked at a jewellery shop.
However, the woman rejected his advances and refused to speak to him.
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