10 Girl Students Injured After Teacher Canes Them At TN Govt School

Ten students sustained injuries after a teacher allegedly thrashed them with a cane at a government high school near Surandai in this district, police said on Tuesday. 

A case has been registered against the teacher following complaints from distressed parents. 

According to police sources, the incident took place on July 20 at the V K Pudur government higher secondary school. The accused, identified as 44-year-old



Then Maria Suganthi, was conducting a special afternoon class for Class 11 students.

Annoyed by the noise allegedly coming from an adjacent classroom, the teacher barged in and furiously hit several students with a cane. Ten Class 10 students suffered severe injuries to their hands. 

After returning home, the students recounted the ordeal to their parents, who immediately rushed them to local hospitals for medical treatment.