Sat Feb 22 03:44:26 UTC 2025: ## Kerala Teachers’ Union Demands Murder Charge in Schoolteacher Death Case
**Thiruvananthapuram, February 22, 2025** – The All Kerala School Teachers’ Union (AKSTU) is demanding a murder charge be filed against those responsible for the recent death of a schoolteacher in Kozhikode. The union alleges the school management accepted payment for a position that lacked approval from the General Education department.
In a statement released today, the AKSTU claims that agents are exploiting the system, offering jobs in exchange for money. The union is urging the government to regulate appointments in aided schools to prevent similar tragedies. They also called for immediate action on pending files in education offices. The specifics of the teacher’s death and the alleged financial transaction remain undisclosed.