Caste discrimination during SC man’s burial: Protest in Erode seeks action against officials
Protesters in Erode, Tamil Nadu, are demanding action against officials following the alleged humiliation of a Scheduled Caste family during a burial. The incident has sparked calls for the area to be declared affected by untouchability.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing social tensions regarding caste-based discrimination and the enforcement of the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act.
More than 100 members of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and progressive organisations staged a protest in Thingalur near Erode on Monday (October 12, 2026), demanding action against officials over the alleged humiliation of Scheduled Caste people during a dispute over a burial in Perumbali village . The protesters also urged the authorities to declare Thingalur and Madathupalayam village panchayats areas affected by untouchability.
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