Coimbatore School Student Suicide Case Transferred to CBCID After Six-Day Protest

Coimbatore: The investigation into the death of Akilan, a Class 11 student in Coimbatore, has been transferred to the Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Department (CBCID) following a request from his parents, who have been staging a protest for the sixth consecutive day demanding justice for their son.

The parents have yet to receive Akilan's body, insisting on the arrest of two teachers over alleged caste-based harassment. During their sit-in protest at the Coimbatore South Taluk Office on Monday, the parents expressed dissatisfaction with the police investigation, alleging that the police had failed to arrest the school's headmaster, Arunkumar, and teacher Vijayakumar, whom they accused of being involved in the alleged caste-based harassment of their son.

Following the transfer of the case to the CBCID, Akilan's parents have consented to a postmortem examination of their son's body. However, they have maintained that their decision on receiving his remains will depend on the government's further action.

The development comes amid a six-day sit-in protest by Akilan's parents, relatives and representatives of various organisations demanding justice for the student and action against those allegedly responsible for his death. More than 100 people gathered in front of the Coimbatore South Taluk Office, where the protest continued on Monday.

The family has urged the CBCID to establish the circumstances that led to Akilan's death and ensure justice for their son. In connection with the postmortem procedure, Akilan's father accompanied the police to the Coimbatore ESI Government Hospital.

Speaking at the protest, Akilan's mother, Kousalya Devi, made an emotional appeal for justice for her son, expressing deep anguish over his death.

With the case now transferred to the CBCID, the family and protestors continue to demand a thorough investigation and appropriate action against those found responsible. The parents have said their decision on receiving their son's body will depend on the government's next steps.