Tamil Nadu: Student dies by suicide, college accused of harassment
Sonam Kumari, a 19-year-old second-year civil engineering student, allegedly died by suicide at Chandi Engineering College on Wednesday night after allegedly jumping from her hostel's third-floor terrace.
She was declared dead at the hospital.
Her passing sparked outrage among students, who blamed the college for slow medical help and accused the principal of harassment.
Police have filed 3 FIRs
Students protested by damaging property and setting vehicles on fire, causing losses of over one crore rupees.
Police have filed three FIRs—one into Sonam's death based on her family's complaint, and two for the violence.
CCTV footage has identified several students involved in the unrest.
Investigations into both the alleged suicide and claims of harassment are ongoing.