14 arrested following clash between two communities in Pudukottai
A clash broke out between youth belonging to the Most Backward Classes (MBC) and Scheduled Caste (SC) communities in Vadakadu village, near Alangudi in Pudukkottai district, on Monday (May 5, 2025) night during the ongoing Muthumariamman temple festival.
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The confrontation reportedly began over a dispute at a petrol pump and escalated when members from both communities confronted each other again in a nearby residential area. The altercation resulted in multiple injuries on both sides.
During the incident, a hut belonging to Dalit family and a two-wheeler were allegedly set on fire by miscreants. A video of the burning hut has since gone viral on social media.
Alangudi police have arrested 14 individuals from both communities in connection with the violence. The injured have been admitted to Alangudi Government Hospital for treatment.
Pudukkottai Superintendent of Police Abhishek Gupta, and Tamil Nadu Law Minister S. Regupathy visited the spot late on Monday (May 5) night, following which the situation was brought under control. Police personnel have since been deployed in Vadakadu to prevent further tensions.
In a press release, the Pudukkottai police on Tuesday (May 6, 2025) said the clash began over a verbal dispute at a petrol station between intoxicated youth from both communities. A hut was set afire and a government bus window was damaged during the confrontation. An investigation is underway.
The police alleged misinformation was being spread on social media about the incident and warned legal action will be taken against those involved in doing so.
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