Summary:
Mr.
Kathir said that despite cautioning the police about the threat calls received by the Dalit youths, their ‘nonchalant’ attitude led to the killing. As a result, the Dalits were under a constant threat from caste Hindus and other forces, he alleged. Dalit activists and members from different outfits who thronged the Collectorate in Madurai on Friday. While police tried to pacify that they had arrested key suspects in the crime, the agitators demanded protection from such anti-socials. Meanwhile, a large number of Dalit activists and members from different outfits thronged the Collectorate here demanding action and arrest of the murderers..