A young man was arrested on Friday for physically assaulting his former teacher and headmistress, Geetha Rajan, at a school in Pathanamthitta.
The accused, identified as Vishnu S Nair, has been charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including those related to abusing, assaulting, and causing harm to a public servant and a woman.
As per edexLive reports, the confrontation took place on Wednesday evening when Vishnu reportedly broke into the school premises and attacked the headmistress in a classroom. The situation escalated when Vishnu also assaulted her husband, a teacher at the same school who attempted to protect her. According to the police complaint filed by Geetha Rajan, the altercation was not an isolated incident; Vishnu had previously verbally abused her, which had already led to a formal complaint.
A video of the assault, which has since gone viral on social media, captures the alarming moment when Vishnu can be seen hurling abuses at the headmistress while brandishing a stick. The footage has intensified public outrage and calls for swift justice. Despite the clear evidence of the assault, the exact motive behind Vishnu's violent actions remains unclear.
The police have taken Vishnu into custody and are conducting a thorough investigation to uncover the reasons behind this shocking attack. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of educators and the growing issue of violence against public servants.
As the investigation continues, the case has sparked a broader conversation about the need for more robust measures to protect teachers and school staff from such threats. It also highlights the importance of addressing the underlying issues that lead to such extreme behaviour, whether personal grievances or broader societal problems.
The community is now awaiting further details from the investigation, hoping for a resolution that will ensure justice for the victims and send a strong message against violence in educational institutions.
