After a man, belonging to a lower caste, married an upper caste Hindu girl, his family was subjected to extreme atrocity. The Kangaroo Court fined the groom Rs 3,00,000 and the bride Rs 50,000. The fine was imposed to discourage such marriages.

The incident took place in Jogirpalayam near Krishnagiri.

When the news of the couple's marriage spread, the upper caste section in the village caused an uproar.

As the family was unable to pay the fine, the groom's house was fenced with barbwire and the family was threatened to not leave the house until the fine is paid.

Groom's house fenced with barbed wire

After the police was informed about the atrocity, four people were arrested.

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