Photos: Marriage at centre of caste violence in Tamil Nadu ends tragically
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Former Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss was also arrested in connection with the hate speech and was subsequently released on bail. Firstpost
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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
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