Political leaders visit caste killing victim Kavin Selvaganesh's family
They visited his house in Arumugamanagalam in Thoothukudi district and paid condolences.
Kavin Selvaganesh, 27 from Arumugamangalam was murdered on June 27 at KTC Nagar area of Tirunelveli. The brother of the woman, he was in liaison with, S. Surjith has been arrested for murder and detained under Goondas act. The brutal killing over an inter caste relationship has triggered widespread outrage across Tamil Nadu.
Lok Sabha Member Kanimozhi Karunandihi visited his house and offered condolences to the family and assured that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is determined to take strict action against those involved in the crime. Kavin's parents reiterated their demand that Surjith's mother also be arrested.
Minister K.N. Nehru, Anitha Radhakrishnan, Thoothukudi Mayor Jegan periyasamy and officials were present during the visit.
BJP State president Nainar Nagenthran also visited his house and met his grieving parents and family to offer condolences. Speaking to the media, Mr. Nagenthran urged the Tamil Nadu government to enact a special law to prevent honour killings in the state.
In the afternoon, VCK President Thol.Thirumavalavan visited Kavin's house to offer condolences. He spent more than an hour with the grieving family, listening in detail to the events leading to murder. Mr. Thirumavalavan assured them that his party would provide full support and assistance to the family.
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