Tamil Nadu Teacher Fatally Attacked by Rejected Suitor on School Campus

The 26-year-old teacher was stabbed to death in her staff room after refusing a marriage proposal, prompting widespread condemnation and calls for improved workplace safety.

Ramani, a 26-year-old teacher in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, was fatally attacked by 30-year-old Madhan Kumar after rejecting his marriage proposal.
The attack occurred in the staff room of Mallipattanam Government School, where Madhan entered through an unsecured gate and stabbed her multiple times.
Authorities revealed that the victim had ended her relationship with Madhan due to family objections, and he acted out of personal grievance.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced ₹5 lakh compensation for the victim's family and assured stringent legal action against the accused.
The incident has sparked criticism of workplace safety measures, with opposition leaders accusing the state government of failing to maintain law and order.