Tragedy Strikes: Teacher Fatally Stabbed at School

A woman teacher in Mallipattinam was fatally attacked by a youth on school premises. The incident, witnessed by colleagues, led to community outrage. Tamil Nadu School Education Minister condemned the attack, emphasizing zero tolerance for violence against educators. The teacher succumbed to her injuries shortly after.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Chennai | Updated: 20-11-2024 15:03 IST | Created: 20-11-2024 13:41 IST
Tragedy Strikes: Teacher Fatally Stabbed at School
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A tragic incident unfolded at a government school in Mallipattinam when a woman teacher was fatally stabbed by a youth, creating a tense atmosphere within the institution, police reported on Wednesday.

The youth, swiftly detained, attacked the teacher multiple times in the school's staff room as horrified colleagues looked on, according to police statements.

Outrage surged among locals, and Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi vehemently denounced the assault on teacher Ramani on social media, promising severe legal repercussions for the assailant.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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