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Four arrested after Tamil Nadu student's death; caste discrimination alleged
Authorities in Tamil Nadu have arrested two students, a principal, and another individual in connection with a student's suicide. The deceased's family has alleged that caste-based discrimination and social targeting led to the tragedy.
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Police in Tamil Nadu have arrested four people, including two students and a school principal, following the death of a student whose family alleges he was subjected to systematic harassment. The parents contended that their son was targeted by his class teacher and two classmates based on his Scheduled Caste status and dietary practices.
The case has drawn attention to persistent issues of caste-based discrimination in educational institutions across India. Authorities have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances that preceded the student's death.
The arrests mark an escalation in efforts to hold accountable those accused of facilitating or participating in harassment within school premises. Scheduled Caste students continue to report higher rates of discrimination in academic settings, despite constitutional protections and anti-discrimination laws.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities examining the roles played by each of the four arrested individuals. The case underscores concerns about student safety and the implementation of anti-bullying and anti-discrimination measures in schools.