20 remanded for clash

Madurai | Thursday | 4th October, 2018

Summary:

A few people belonging to the temple trust attempted to lock the gate that provided access to the temple. more-inVIRUDHUNAGARTwenty people were remanded in judicial custody on Wednesday in connection with the clash between two groups of intermediate castes over worshipping rights in a temple in Thoppalakkarai near Tiruchuli in Virudhunagar district on Tuesday. Four persons sustained injuries in the clash that erupted when entry into Erangi Muthamman Temple was blocked by a locally dominant community. The closure of the gate led to a quarrel and stone pelting between the two groups. Police said cases were booked against 50 people..