COIMBATORE: A 14-year-old Class 12 girl of Valparai, who attempted suicide recently by self-immolation, alleging harassment by teachers, succumbed to injuries at Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital (CMCH) on Wednesday night.

The deceased, Muthusanjana (14), daughter of Sakthivel Kumaran (40) and Valsala Kumari (35), from Rottikadai area in Valparai, was studying at the Rottikadai Government High School.

On November 10, Muthusanjana doused herself with kerosene and set herself on fire while she was alone at home. On hearing her loud cries, the neighbours rushed to rescue her and admitted her to Valparai Government Hospital. She was then shifted to CMCH, where the girl was under intensive treatment.

Meanwhile, the parents sought action against teachers by furnishing a video in which

See Full Page