SC/ST Commission seeks action over alleged humiliation of Adi Dravida students in Cuddalore

The Tamil Nadu State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes has taken suo motu action over allegations of Adi Dravida students being humiliated in Cuddalore. A complaint was filed by VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan, leading to the issuance of notices to the Cuddalore Collector and Superintendent of Police. The incident is said to have begun on September 14 when Adi Dravidas were carrying a Vinayaka idol in a procession.

Members of another community allegedly prevented them from using a common route, forcing them to take the idol through a private road. On September 15, Adi Dravida students were allegedly forced to carry their footwear on their heads. When they refused, they allegedly faced abuse. The Commission, chaired by Imayam and including S. Selvakumar, S. Anandaraja, and P. Ilanchezhian, has directed the Collector and the SP to submit a report by September 25.