A clash erupted between Mutharaiyar and scheduled caste communities in Tamilnadu’s vadakadu village on Monday leading to damages to public properties and a Dalit’s family hut was set on fire.
The youths from both communities who were drunk were arguing over fuel queues at the station. The situation quickly escalated and the youth followed each other to their home. Amidst this chaos, a Dalit home was burned down alongside a vehicle and windows of a government bus were smashed.
The video of the clashes went viral on social media. After the clash, police arrested fourteen individuals from both communities and launched a thorough investigation. Injured individuals have been sent to hospitals for treatment.
Police have urged the public to avoid sharing misinformation as it could potentially escalate tensions in the region.
Courtesy: Muslim Mirror
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