A shocking incident unfolded in Tamil Nadus Thanjavur district when a 26-year-old school teacher was allegedly murdered on the school premises. The attack reportedly stemmed from her refusal of a marriage proposal. The victim, employed at the Mallipattinam Government School, was attacked this morning by a 30-year-old man named Madan. Despite being rushed to the hospital with severe neck injuries, she succumbed to her wounds en route.Police investigation and arrestAuthorities acted swiftly, arresting Madan shortly after the crime. A senior police official revealed that the families of the victim and the accused had recently met to discuss a possible marriage alliance. However, the teacher rejected the proposal, leaving Madan distraught. This led him to confront her at the school, where he allegedly attacked her with a sharp weapon.The police are conducting further investigations to uncover all aspects of the case, ensuring strict legal action against the accused.Tamil Nadu CM announces compensationTamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expressed his condolences to the victims family and termed the incident shocking and heartbreaking. He announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹5 lakh from the Chief Ministers Relief Fund to the bereaved family. Stalin emphasised that the case would be handled with utmost priority and assured that the accused would face the harshest punishment under the law.Education minister condemns the attackSchool Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi also condemned the act and ordered immediate counseling for the students affected by the tragedy. The minister, en route to Thanjavur, pledged strict legal action against the perpetrator, stating, Violence against teachers is unacceptable. Our deepest condolences go out to the family and students affected by this tragedy.The incident has left the school community in mourning, highlighting the need for increased safety measures for educators.
