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I will still inquire.”Superintendent of Palayamkottai prison C Krishna Kumar also denied that there are caste-specific blocks in the prison. There has been protracted violence between these caste groups. “Keeping them (thevars and dalits) apart is like encouraging caste feelings and hatred among them,” said Raja. Even while interacting with visitors, prison officials take precautions not to allow different caste groups to mingle.Four wards in the 138-year-old central prison are earmarked for the thevar community, two for dalits and one for nadars, udayars and other intermediate castes. “Caste names are heard often when visitors turn up to meet prisoners,” he said..