Tamil Nadu: 19-year-old girl kills her relative, while saving herself from sexual assault

A 19-year-old woman allegedly murdered her relative by stabbing him multiple times with a knife after he allegedly tried to sexually assault her. The incident happened in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district.

The now-deceased man, tried to sexually assault the woman when she had gone to relieve herself in a poorly-lit area. The man, who was allegedly in an intoxicated state, placed a knife on the girl’s neck and threatened to sexually assault her. In self-defence, she shoved him away and banged his head against a tree.

The weapon fell from the man’s hand and the teenager picked it up. She then stabbed him on the multiple times, leading to serious injuries that resulted in his demise. The teenager later reported the incident to the police.

According to the police officials, a legal option has been sought and the teenager may not be taken into custody in the case.

Further investigation is underway.

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