School student stabbed in Vembayam

A 16-year-old Plus Two student was stabbed by a youth in Vembayam on Tuesday after she allegedly rejected his advances.

According to the police, the accused has been identified as Sahad Mohammed, who hails from Panavoor.

The incident took place around 12.30 pm in Kanyakulangara when the girl was heading towards her house. The accused, who is suspected to have been waiting in the car, allegedly attacked the girl with a knife. She suffered stab wounds to her neck. She was admitted to Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College Hospital with serious injuries.

Vattappara registered a case in connection with the incident.

Published – 16 Jun 2026 21:10 IST