Overview
- Shalini, a government school student from Cherankottai/Serangottai, was attacked on her way to class in broad daylight and died at the scene.
- Police identified the suspect as 21-year-old Muniyaraj (also reported as Muniraj) and arrested him after a brief search by a special team.
- The body was sent to Ramanathapuram Government Medical College Hospital for post-mortem as investigators continued collecting evidence.
- A murder case has been registered under the BNS, and police said POCSO provisions may be added after verifying the victim’s age.
- Local residents gathered at the hospital and police station, and leaders including Anbumani Ramadoss and Edappadi K. Palaniswami condemned the killing and urged swift action and support for the family.