Classmate Injured in Tamil Nadu School Machete Attack Over Pencil Dispute

A Class 8 student in Palayamkottai surrendered to police after attacking a peer and injuring a teacher during an escalating feud that started two months ago.

• The attack occurred on April 15, 2025, at a matriculation school in Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu, leaving the victim and a teacher injured.
• The incident stemmed from a quarrel over a pencil that began two months ago and escalated into sustained tensions between the students.
• The class teacher, Revathi, sustained hand injuries while attempting to protect the victim during the machete attack.
• The accused student surrendered at the Palayamkottai police station shortly after the attack, prompting an immediate investigation by local authorities.
• This attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents in Tamil Nadu schools, prompting the government to form a special committee to address the rising trend of student violence.

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