Tamil Nadu Schoolboy Allegedly Murders Classmate Over Body Shaming

A Class 12 student in Tamil Nadu allegedly murdered his classmate for body shaming on Saturday. The Tamil Nadu Police said the victim allegedly called his friend "girlish". Despite the accused student's objection and pleas to stop, his friend continued to tease him over his looks and quiet demeanor. The accused then called the victim for a party and allegedly stabbed him multiple times on a highway in Kallakurichi district, where their school is located, using a sickle and a knife.