Sexually Harassed By Teacher, Class 10 Girl Dies By Suicide In Tamil Nadu
A Class 10 student in Tamil Nadu, India, died by suicide following alleged sexual harassment by a teacher. The accused has been arrested under the POCSO Act as local political leaders debate the state's handling of law and order.
Why it matters
The incident has sparked a significant political debate regarding child safety and the effectiveness of law enforcement in Tamil Nadu.
A Class 10 student died by suicide at her home in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district after a male teacher sexually harassed her at her school, officials said on Friday.The teacher, who has been arrested now, was also accused of "inappropriate behaviour".The accused, identified as Jagadesan, was arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences, or POCSO, Act. An investigation is underway.A senior police officer told NDTV that the investigation so far has revealed that the teacher had allegedly touched the girl inappropriately."The teacher had touched her inappropriately, bad touch, that's what we have confirmed" the senior police officer told NDTV.Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the girl's death as well as the allegations against the teacher.The incident comes amid the opposition raising what it calls declining law and order and rising crime in Tamil Nadu, including murders and crimes against women besides custodial…
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