A Class 11 Dalit student, Devendran, was brutally attacked in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli district while on his way to an exam.

On Monday morning, three assailants stopped his bus, dragged him out, and chopped off his fingers. His father, Thanga Ganesh, who tried to intervene, suffered severe injuries, including head wounds.

Possible Caste-Based Retaliation

Devendran’s family alleges the attack was revenge for a Kabaddi match, where he helped defeat a team of caste Hindus. His father asserted, “This is a caste crime. They don’t want us to progress.”

Immediate Actions & Arrests

🚨 Devendran rushed to hospital—underwent finger reattachment surgery
🚔 Three minors detained in connection with the attack
🗣️ Family demands justice, urging authorities to arrest all culprits

The case has ignited outrage, with calls for swift legal action. Authorities are investigating the underlying caste conflict that led to this shocking incident.