Father and Relatives Allegedly Murder 19-Year-Old Girl for Loving a Youth from Adi Dravidar Community

THANJAVUR, India – A 19-year-old girl from an intermediate caste was reportedly murdered by her father and relatives in Thanjavur district when they discovered she was in a relationship with a 19-year-old from the Adi Dravidar community. The victim’s father, Perumal, and his family members are accused of the crime and a case has been filed by the Vattathikottai police under Sections 302 and 201 of the Indian Penal Code. The victim, Iswarya, and her …

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