Veerappan’s second daughter V. Prabha can return to her school in Cuddalore after the mourning period is over. When contacted, the principal of St Joseph’s Matriculation School, Ebbie Benny, said the 12-year-old could rejoin the school ‘‘anytime she wished and there was no problem’’. Veerappan’s lawyer, Chandrasekhar, said: ‘‘The school authorities informed me today they will take back Prabha.’’ After the authorities received the news of Veerappan’s encounter, a staffer verbally informed Chandrasekhar to ‘‘take Prabha’s transfer certificate and go’’, as they feared frequent visits by the police and media. NGO World Vision of India has assured the school authorities of bearing Prabha’s education expenses.
