Paramakudi riots

The Paramakudi Riots happened on 11th September 2011 in Paramakudi, in the Ramanathapuram district. The riots were held in response to the detention of local Dalit for functionary John Pandian who was detained while heading to Paramakudi to commemorate the 54th death anniversary of Immanuvel Devendrar, former revolutionary leader from Devendrakula vellalar caste.[1]

Violence

On 11th September, five rioters were killed in police firing. Two later died of their injuries. Fee policemen were injured. Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Sandeep Mittal and Superintendent of Police, K A Senthilvelan and DSP Ganesan were grievously injured in the stone-pelting.[2] According to district collector Arun Roy, the police opened fire when the mob refused to disperse after an attempt to utilise tear gas. According to Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Jayalalithaa Jayaram, "What happened at Paramakudi was unfortunate and we are forming an inquiry commission under a retired high court judge to probe the whole incident".[3] Justice Sampath commission justified the police firing without which there would have been loss of lives and state property. The report suggested that sensitive caste gatherings must be avoided.[4]

Further reading

References

  1. ↑ "India: Seven killed as police open fire on protesters". BBC News – India. BBC News. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  2. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/paramakudi-police-firing-toll-rises-to-seven/article2446414.ece
  3. ↑ DNA Correspondent. "7 die as Tamil Nadu cops fire on dalit mob". Daily News & Analysis. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  4. ↑ Ramakrishnan, Sathyalaya (8 May 2013). "Paramakudi Communal Clash:Justice Sampath Commission justifies Police Firing". Asian Tribune. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
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