Dominant caste men kick, thrash Dalit for ‘disrespect’ in Tamil Nadu (The News Indian Express)

Speaking to TNIE, A Muruganandam (51), the victim, said,” I live in a house built on Poromboke land in Puthu colony.

By Saravanan MP

TIRUPPUR: A 51-year-old man who belongs to Arunthathiyar community at Rajavur was assaulted by a father-son duo from the dominant community who intervened in his family dispute. The victim is receiving treatment in Udumalaipet GH for internal injuries. A case was registered under SC/ST Act against the accused who are on the run.

Speaking to TNIE, A Muruganandam (51), the victim, said,” I live in a house built on Poromboke land in Puthu colony. Recently, local authorities offered free patta land in another place and we were planning to shift. My brother Balakumar demanded the house and open space, but I refused saying it could create legal problems for us.

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