Photos: Marriage at centre of caste violence in Tamil Nadu ends tragically

FP Staff • July 5, 2013, 10:52:08 IST

The ill-fated marriage between the couple Ilavarasan and Divya, from different castes is said to have sparked caste-related violence in Tamil Nadu. Here’s their story in images.

Divya, the girl who had eloped to marry Ilavarasan despite the caste differences. She later went back to her mother and said she did not want to stay with her husband. Firstpost

Ilavarasan coming out of the Madras High Court after a court hearing. After getting married against his wife’s family’s wishes, he filed a missing complaint after she left his home. Firstpost

In April 2013 PMK cadre had gone on a rampage in which they had burnt state buses after PMK chief S Ramadoss was arrested over charges of giving a hate speech. AFP

A hate speech by PMK chief S Ramadoss had sparked off caste related violence in the state and he was subsequently arrested. Here’s a poster of his supporters demanding his release. Firstpost

PMK cadre held protests demanding the release of Ramadoss and his son Anbumani Ramadoss. The PMK has been accused of inciting anti-Dalit violence in the state. Firstpost

Former Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss was also arrested in connection with the hate speech and was subsequently released on bail. Firstpost

Ilavarasan’s body was found by a railway track yesterday. While the police has said it seems like a suicide, they are investigating the possibility of foul play as well. Firstpost