Coimbatore Engineering Student Stabs Classmate in Classroom, Booked for Attempt to Murder
In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through the educational community, a first-year engineering student assaulted his 17-year-old female classmate with a knife inside a classroom at a private college near Saravanampatti in Coimbatore on Thursday. The accused, identified as Harshavaradhan, aged 18, and the victim were engaged in a heated argument that escalated into a violent attack.
Details of the Classroom Assault
The altercation began on Thursday morning when Harshavaradhan and the girl entered into a verbal dispute. According to police reports, the argument stemmed from Harshavaradhan's disapproval of the girl interacting with other male students at the college. In a fit of rage, he retrieved a knife from his bag and launched a brutal assault on her.
The victim sustained significant injuries to her neck and hands during the attack. Fellow classmates who witnessed the horrifying incident immediately alerted their professors, who rushed to the scene and managed to rescue the injured girl. She was promptly admitted to a private hospital for medical treatment, where she is currently recovering from her wounds.
Police Response and Legal Action
The college administration quickly notified the Saravanampatti police about the violent episode. Law enforcement officers arrived at the educational institution and secured Harshavaradhan, taking him into custody. Police have registered an attempt to murder case against the accused student.
In addition to the attempt to murder charges, authorities have booked Harshavaradhan under relevant sections of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act. This legal action underscores the seriousness with which authorities are treating this case of campus violence.
Background of the Relationship
During police inquiries, Harshavaradhan revealed that he and the victim had maintained a friendly relationship for the past six years. Investigators determined that his jealousy over her interactions with other boys at the college triggered the quarrel that ultimately led to the violent assault.
Police clarified that on Thursday morning, when the girl arrived at the college, Harshavaradhan initiated a verbal altercation with her. Overcome by anger, he used a knife he had brought from home to attack his classmate. Following his arrest, Harshavaradhan has been remanded to judicial custody as the investigation continues.
This disturbing incident has raised serious concerns about campus safety and student behavior in educational institutions. The violent nature of the attack inside a classroom setting has particularly alarmed parents, educators, and community members in Coimbatore.
