Two youth killed and three injured in group clash
VCK declares protests in all district headquarters on Apr. 10
Two individuals have been killed and three others have been injured after a clash broke out between Dalits and Vanniyars in Guruvarajanpettai close to Arakkonam on Wednesday night time.
Following the incident, the VCK charged that the murders had been dedicated by those that have been afraid of shedding the election.
The occasion has introduced protests in all district headquarters on April 10.
According to the police, a group of children from the Dalit group have been travelling to Guruvarajanpettai when one other group from the Vanniyar group rode previous them.
Police declare that an argument broke out between the kids and supporters of each side gathered.
“The Dalit kids tried to depart the place, however they have been rounded up. They attacked one another with sharp weapons. Two members from the Dalits aspect — Arjunan, 26, from Soghanur village and Suriya, 26, from Sembedu village — have been killed and three of their buddies — Madhan, Vallarasu, and Soundarajan — have been injured,” police sources mentioned.
The Arakkonam Taluk police have been knowledgeable in regards to the incident.
Four individuals detained
They rushed to the spot and despatched the our bodies to Tiruttani authorities hospital. Four individuals have been detained in reference to the case.
Following the demise of the kids, a group of villagers staged a highway roko in Soghanur on Wednesday night time, demanding motion towards the attackers.
Not a caste clash, says SP
Ranipet Superintendent of Police R. Sivakumar went to the spot and pacified the residents.
“This is not a caste clash, but the outcome of an ego issue,” claimed Mr. Sivakumar.
Meanwhile VCK chief Thol Thirumalvalavan reacted in a tweet stating — “Two youngmen murdered in Soganur, near Arakkonam. Three others are in hospital in a critical state. Caste-fanatics committed these murders out of the fear of losing in election. VCK demands arrest of PMK caste-fanatics and sand mafia gangs. We’ll hold demos on April 10 at all district headquarters.”