Overview
- Shalini, a 12th standard student from Serangottai, was intercepted on her way to school and fatally stabbed after refusing demands for a relationship.
- Police said the suspect had been stalking her and threatened her with a knife before the attack.
- Her father, Mariyappan, had earlier visited the suspect’s home to warn his relatives after complaints of harassment.
- Authorities recovered the body and sent it to the District Government Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
- PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss condemned the killing, called for strict punishment, and sought Rs 25 lakh compensation for the family.