Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli logs 1,097 caste violence cases in 5 yrs
Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu reported 1,097 cases of caste-based violence against Dalits and tribals over 5 years, including assaults and discrimination. Activists blame poor enforcement of the SC/ST Act and delayed government aid. The Kollangarai case, where Dalit students were barred from a public path, highlights systemic failure and state inaction in protecting marginalised communities.