Video surfaces of Mandapam Sub-Collector abusing refugee asking for leave
A video has surfaced showing a Sub-Collector at the Mandapam Sri Lankan Tamil Rehabilitation Camp verbally abusing a refugee. The official allegedly threatened the resident after he inquired about a pending leave application for medical treatment.
Why it matters
The incident highlights concerns regarding the treatment of vulnerable refugee populations and the conduct of government officials in administrative roles.
A major controversy has erupted at the Mandapam Sri Lankan Tamil Rehabilitation Camp after Sub-Collector Kalai Mannan allegedly threatened to ‘hit a refugee with a slipper’ when he inquired about a pending leave application.
Over 1,500 Sri Lankan Tamils, who fled to Tamil Nadu due to the civil war and economic hardships in their home country, reside at the Mandapam camp. Residents are required to obtain formal permission from the camp’s Sub-Collector to travel outside the district for personal visits or medical treatment.
According to reports, Jeganathan, 50, a resident of the camp, had applied for leave a week ago to travel to Chennai for medical treatment. When the leave was not granted, Mr. Jeganathan approached Kalai Mannan again to follow up on his application.
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