Brutal Sword Attack on College Student Sparks Outrage and Arrests Under Caste Violence Laws in Tamil Nadu

SIVANGANGA, India — Tensions heightened in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, following a brutal assault on a Scheduled Caste student, local officials reported. The attack, which occurred on February 12 around 6:30 PM, was spurred by comments exchanged during a roadside altercation, leading to severe injuries and subsequent property damage. The victim, a young man attending a … Read more

Caste Terror: Family Holds Last Rites 7 Days After Deepak Raja’s Murder

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu – After the tragic murder of Deepak Raja, his family took a stand against the perpetrators by refusing to accept his body until justice was served. The family’s decision highlighted the urgency of addressing caste-based violence in the region. Their determination to seek accountability resonated with activists who condemned the crime as … Read more

Caste Killing: 19-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Murdered for Loving Boy from Lower Caste

THANJAVUR, India – A 19-year-old girl from an intermediate caste was allegedly murdered by her father and relatives in Thanjavur district after they discovered her relationship with a 19-year-old youth from the Adi Dravidar community. The victim’s father, Perumal, and some of his relatives are wanted for the murder, which occurred on January 3. The … Read more