Transgender man kills his childhood classmate

He chained and set Nandhini ablaze on eve of her birthday

This shocking act has sent shockwaves through the community

In a chilling incident, a transgender man named Vetrimaran, formerly known as Pandi Maheswari, was apprehended by police authorities for the heinous murder of his childhood classmate, R Nandhini, a 25-year-old software engineer.

The shocking crime unfolded in Thalambur near Kelambakkam, a southern suburb of Chennai, where Vetrimaran blindfolded, chained, and set Nandhini ablaze on the eve of her birthday. Nandhini, unsuspecting of the impending horror, had trusted Vetrimaran’s intention to surprise her.

The victim, hailing from Madurai and employed in Chennai, was residing at a relative’s house. The investigation unearthed a grim connection between the assailant and the victim, as Pandi Maheswari and Nandhini shared a past of schooling together in Madurai. Despite Maheswari’s gender transition and name change, Nandhini had maintained their friendship on compassionate grounds. Both individuals had also worked together in a local company.

This shocking act has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the importance of vigilance even within seemingly familiar relationships.

Vetrimaran’s arrest and subsequent judicial custody underscore the gravity of the crime, leaving authorities to piece together the motives and circumstances surrounding this tragic event.