A 12th-grade student, Shalini, was brutally stabbed to death in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, after rejecting persistent romantic advances from a 21-year-old youth, Muniyaraj, who has been arrested. The incident has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over girls’ safety.
A 17-year-old girl was shot dead by her father and minor brother in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district in a suspected case of honour killing. Police arrested both accused, who confessed to the crime, saying the victim had “tarnished” the family’s name.
A one-year-old girl in Suryapet died after her drunk father allegedly slammed her against the floor during a quarrel at home. The child suffered fatal injuries and succumbed despite medical care. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
A six-year-old girl was injured after stray dogs mauled her on the hostel premises of a Telangana Model School in Mancherial district. CCTV footage of the September 5 attack went viral, sparking outrage and demands for stronger campus security.
