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Dalits of Thirukkurunkudi petitioned the Collector here on Monday seeking action against a group of caste Hindus, who allegedly damaged their houses, during a funeral procession.

About 300 Dalits residing in 80 houses at Thenkarai of Thirukkurunkudi village came to submit the petition. Dalits used to pass through the streets of caste Hindus pocket at Nambithalaivanpattaiyam to reach the cremation ground at Thalvaipuram. According to Dalits, the caste Hindus in the past had objected to using their streets for funeral procession. Following this, Dalits petitioned the police.

Angered by this, a group of caste Hindus vandalised 25 Dalit houses and torched vehicles, injuring six, including five women.