SC man beheaded near Veeravanallur; son dies as assailants’ car hits bike
A 40-year-old man from a Scheduled Caste was murdered and beheaded by an armed gang in Tirunelveli district. His young son also died after the assailants' car struck their motorcycle during the attack.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing issues regarding caste-based violence and law enforcement challenges in rural Tamil Nadu.
A 40- year old man belonging to a Scheduled Caste was hacked to death and beheaded near Veeravanallur in Tirunelveli district on Thursday. His younger son died after the car used by the assailants hit the victim’s bike.
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