Tamil Nadu college principal arrested after student's suicide sparks outrage
A 19-year-old student, Solai Rani, died by suicide on January 20 after being scolded by her college principal, C Ashok, for a photo with a male senior outside campus.
Police say the reprimand allegedly caused her severe distress.
Ashok was arrested for abetment to suicide and has since been granted bail.
The case was initially registered under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) on January 20 and was later altered to include Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) (abetment to suicide).
Students protest and demand justice as inquiry begins
The incident led to widespread protests by over 500 students and members of the Students Federation of India, all demanding accountability from college management.
The peon who reported Rani's photo was also suspended and faces similar charges as Ashok.
A detailed government inquiry is underway.