Thoothukudi: Victim Kavin Laid to Rest Five Days After Caste Killing

Quick Summary

• Victim: C. Kavin Selvaganesh, 27, an IT employee from Arumugamangalam and belonging to the Scheduled Caste, was killed in a caste-based attack.
• Perpetrator: S. Surjith, brother of the girl Kavin was in love with, committed the murder.Surjith belongs to the Most Backward Caste.
• Authorities and Leaders Involved:

– Ministers P. Geetha jeevan and anita Radhakrishnan
– MP Kanimozhi
– Thoothukudi Collector K. Elambahavath, Superintendent of Police Albert John
– Minister for Municipal Management K.N. Nehru (Tirunelveli district in charge)

• Family Response:

– Initially refused to accept Kavin’s body due to unmet demands regarding arrests.
– Demanded the arrest of Surjith’s parents (both sub-inspectors),Saravanan and Krishnakumari; their names appear in the FIR.

• Goverment Action:

– Accused detained under Goondas Act; Saravanan arrested following official negotiations.

• Funeral Details:

– Mortal remains handed over after family consent on Friday morning at palayamkottai mortuary with dignitaries paying respects before police-protected procession for cremation at Arumugamangalam.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The tragic killing of C. Kavin Selvaganesh underscores persistent caste-based prejudices that India faces despite legal protections against discrimination. The extensive involvement of authorities-from ministers to local officials-demonstrates sensitivity toward addressing such heinous crimes but also highlights