Police probe assault of Class 12 Scheduled Caste student in Kallakurichi
Police are investigating an assault on a Class 12 Scheduled Caste student by other students at a government school in Kallakurichi. The incident, which occurred after an argument, has sparked protests from local residents demanding accountability.
Why it matters
The incident highlights persistent issues of caste-based discrimination and violence within educational institutions in India.
The police have launched an investigation into the alleged assault on a Class 12 Government school student, belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community, by students belonging to another community in the school premises on Saturday (September 19, 2026).
The incident followed an argument between students belonging to different communities at the school in Brahmakundam village near Sankarapuram. In the ensuing clash, A. Sandeep, a Class 12 student and a resident of the same village, sustained injuries and was admitted to a private hospital for treatment.
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