In Coimbatore, a tragic incident unfolded as 16-year-old A Akilan, a Scheduled Caste student, took his own life allegedly due to persistent harassment from peers and a teacher over his dietary preferences. His mother highlighted that repeated pleas to school officials were ignored, resulting in this heartbreaking event. Authorities have initiated a case against the teacher, headmaster, and two students, inciting public protests for justice and a thorough investigation.