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Time of India
11-05-2025
- Time of India
More arrests in Vadakadu caste violence
1 2 3 Pudukottai: The number of arrests in connection with the alleged caste violence in Vadakadu near Pudukottai has gone up to 28, with 21 of them belonging to most backward class (MBC), and seven to the scheduled caste community .The clash between the two groups last Monday night left at least 20 people injured. While the incident has been alleged to be caste-based violence and linked to the Muthumariamman temple festival , police have denied it. VCK leader Thirumavalavan continued to challenge the police version saying it was linked to the temple festival. Meanwhile, members of Tamil Nadu State Commission for Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare visited Vadakadu village. The team, led by chairperson and retired high court judge S Tamilvanan, inspected the houses, vehicles, and other properties of SC residents that were damaged. The police inspector of Vadakkadu, A Dhanapalan, was placed under wait on the orders of DIG V Varun Kumar, Trichy range. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
New Indian Express
10-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Adi Dravidar Welfare Commission visits TN's Vadakadu; to submit report on clashes
PUDUKKOTTAI: Members of Tamil Nadu State Commission for Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare visited Vadakadu village on Friday where caste clashes broke out a few days ago. A team led by chairperson of the commission and a retired Madras High Court judge S Tamilvanan inspected houses of SC people that were damaged in the clashes, vehicles, and other property. They interacted with the residents and collected details about the incident. The team will submit its report to the government soon. Later, he met with S Mallika, a SC resident whose hut was set on fire during the clashes, at the collectorate and handed over a cheque for Rs 46,000. Meanwhile, Vadakadu police inspector Dhanabalan has been transferred and placed on the waiting list, following complaints over the manner in which he handled the situation. The TASMAC liquor shop near Thiruvalluvar Nagar, which was closed on May 5 following caste tensions, will remain shut until further orders, sources said. Violence erupted on May 5 when a verbal altercation between Dalits and caste Hindus escalated into a physical attack, leaving several people injured from both sides. Tension had been simmering in the area over a land dispute near the police station, where the Adaikalamkatha Ayyanar temple and a volleyball ground are located.
