Stalker stabs Class XI girl in Chidambaram

A 16-year-old girl was stabbed by a 28-year-old stalker at her home in Keelamoongiladi after she rejected his marriage proposal. The victim is currently receiving medical treatment, and police have initiated an investigation.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the persistent issue of violence against women and the dangers posed by stalking.
A 16-year-old Class XI girl was stabbed by a stalker at her home in Keelamoongiladi near Chidambaram on Sunday.
According to the police, the girl was alone at home when the accused Ayappan, 28, an electrician of C. Mutlur entered the house. The accused had been stalking the girl for a long time. Police said on Sunday, he asked the victim to marry him.
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