2013 Marakkanam violence

Outbreak of caste-based violence in India yes July 2019 The 2013 Marakkanam violence was an incident of violence in Tamil Nadu between Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) and Dalit villagers in Marakkanam.Sivaraman R. 2016-02-03 2013 Marakkanam violence: six get life term en-IN The Hindu https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/2013-marakkanam-violence-six-get-lifer/article8187916.ece 2021-11-25 0971-751X The violence was instigated when drunk PMK cadres attacked Dalit villagers. The Dalit villagers blocked the road demanding their attackers be arrested which stopped the vehicle convoy taking PMK members to a youth festival organized by the Vanniyar Sangam at Mamallapuram. The PMK members attacked the Dalit colony and burned down nine huts of Dalits, they attacked homes of Muslims and offices of AIADMK MPs, they vandalized buses, felled trees among other things. In the ensuing violence, two PMK members were killed.3-yrs on, 6 VCK Cadre Sentenced to Life https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2016/feb/04/3-yrs-on-6-vck-cadre-sentenced-to-life-888406.html 2021-11-25 The New Indian Express 4 February 2016 Later, S. Ramadoss, his son, Anbumani, and several PMK leaders were arrested by the Jayalalithaa government for breaking rules in their festival, which led to even more violence by the PMK members who damaged over 800 buses and felled 165 trees. The violence caused an estimated property damages worth ₹600 crores. In 2016, six VCK members were convicted for the murder of one of the PMK members. Background The PMK declared that on April 25, 2013, the party will hold a festival for Vanniyar youth, as it has done for the last many years. The celebration was to be held on the seaside near the Shore Temple in Mamallapuram, and it was to be organized by the Vanniyar Sangam. Following the 2012 Dharmapuri violence, there has been a resurgence of antagonism between Dalits and Vanniyars, notably in the western part of the Dharmapuri district. Violence PMK cadres in hundreds of vehicles were on their way to attend the youth conference at Mahaballipuram. Some PMK cadre stopped near a bus stop at a Dalit village in Marakkanam colony and consumed alcohol. When a few villagers questioned them, the PMK men assaulted the villagers and fled the scene. http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-26/chennai/38842129_1_pmk-vanniyar-sangam-villagers https://web.archive.org/web/20130501133536/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-26/chennai/38842129_1_pmk-vanniyar-sangam-villagers dead 2013-05-01 Two killed after violence in Marakkanam near Chennai 2013-04-26 The Times of India 2013-06-03 The injured villagers warned others in their hamlet and a huge number of Dalits blocked on the East Coast Road and demanded that the perpetrators be apprehended by the police.2013-04-26 Two killed after violence in Marakkanam near Chennai http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-26/chennai/38842129_1_pmk-vanniyar-sangam-villagers dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130501133536/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-26/chennai/38842129_1_pmk-vanniyar-sangam-villagers 2013-05-01 The Times of India 2013-06-03 https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cm-holds-pmk-vanniyar-sangam-responsible-for-marakkanam-riots/article4666549.ece CM holds PMK, Vanniyar Sangam responsible for Marakkanam riots The Hindu 2013-04-29 2013-06-03 This block stranded the PMK vehicle convoy. Unable to reach their destination, the PMK members went on a rampage. A group of PMK members entered Kattayan Theru, a Dalit settlement, and hurled petrol bombs at the Dalit houses which burned down nine huts. The majority of Kattayan Theru's population are followers of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK). The Shore Temple which is one of the World Heritage Site was desecrated by PMK members who had assembled in Mamallapuram for a festival for the youth form the Vanniyar caste. Other vandalism occurred that day and the following days, including setting fire to private and government buses, vehicles, ration stores and liquor outlets, wrecking culverts, and chopping down trees. They attacked Muslim homes in the adjoining village of Koonimedu. Houses and offices of governing All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) Members of the Parliament were also attacked by PMK members.SUBRAMANIAN T. S. Stoking caste flames https://frontline.thehindu.com/social-issues/stoking-caste-flames/article4705528.ece 2021-11-25 Frontline 15 May 2013 en Two PMK cadres, Selvaraj and Vivek were killed. Arrests Ramadoss was detained by Chief Minister Jayalalithaa for breaking the rules for holding the party meeting in Mamallapuram. PMK president G.K. Mani, Ramadoss' son Anbumani Ramadoss, former Union Minister A.K. Moorthy, Kaduvetti Guru were also detained by the police. Ramadoss and Mani were placed in judicial custody at Tiruchi Central Prison, while the others were detained in Puzhal Central Prison. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/ramadoss-mani-held-for-demonstration-bid/article4670541.ece Ramadoss, Mani held for demonstration bid The Hindu 2013-04-30 2013-06-03 Old cases involving Ramadoss, Anbumani, and Kaduvetti Guru were reopened. Violence due to the arrests This arrest spread violence across the state. PMK cadres stoned the buses to protest against the arrest of their leaders. http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-03/chennai/39007837_1_nadu-state-transport-corporation-pmk-founder-s-ramadoss-dharmapuri https://web.archive.org/web/20130507004546/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-03/chennai/39007837_1_nadu-state-transport-corporation-pmk-founder-s-ramadoss-dharmapuri dead 2013-05-07 Violence continues in TN as PMK protests Ramadoss arrest 2013-05-03 The Times of India 2013-06-03 In the districts of Thiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Vellore and Kanchipuram, some 1,601 buses were not operated even during day time due to violence.http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-13/chennai/39227631_1_stone-pelting-pmk-jayalalithaa https://web.archive.org/web/20130925233106/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-13/chennai/39227631_1_stone-pelting-pmk-jayalalithaa dead 2013-09-25 853 buses damaged, 165 trees cut down during PMK violence: Jayalalithaa 2013-05-13 The Times of India 2013-06-03 The violence took place till the release of S Ramadoss on 11 May from Tiruchirapalli Central Prison.http://www.indianexpress.com/news/pmk-founder-s-ramadoss-released-from-prison-slams-jayalalithaa-govt/1114480/ PMK founder S Ramadoss released from prison, slams Jayalalithaa govt Indian Express 2013-05-11 2013-06-03 Totally, 853 buses were damaged and 165 trees were cut down during violence. A truck driver from Rajasthan was killed when petrol bombs hit his truck and a lorry driver was killed from stone pelting. The violence caused property damages estimated worth ₹600 crores.2013-05-13 Jaya threatens to ban PMK for inciting violence https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/jaya-threatens-to-ban-pmk-for-inciting-violence/story-4jFY42TT8tEDVKtNOQewjP.html 2021-11-25 Hindustan Times en Jayalalitha likened the party to a “terrorist” organization and claimed they hurled petrol bombs on moving vehicles.2013-05-13 Jayalalithaa threatens to ban Ramadoss' PMK over Marakkanam violence https://indianexpress.com/article/india/latest-news/jayalalithaa-threatens-to-ban-ramadoss-pmk-over-marakkanam-violence/ 2021-11-25 The Indian Express en Jayalalithaa threatened to ban PMK party over the violence.http://www.indianexpress.com/news/jayalalithaa-threatens-to-ban-ramadoss-pmk-over-marakkanam-violence/1115130/ Jayalalithaa threatens to ban Ramadoss' PMK over Marakkanam violence Indian Express 2013-05-13 2013-06-03 Court proceedings and conviction The police detained ten persons in September 2016, a couple of weeks after the Madras High Court directed the arrest of 32 PMK cadres for setting fire to houses during the riots.Ten PMK cadre arrested in connection with the 2013 Marakkanam riots https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2016/sep/11/ten-pmk-cadre-arrested-in-connection-with-the-2013-marakkanam-riots-1518010.html 2021-11-25 The New Indian Express 11 September 2016 Marakanam police filed case against 1,512 persons from both sides and inquired further. Initially it was said by police that Selvaraj was killed by accident but after post mortem reports revealed stab injuries on his body, the police changed the accident case to murder case.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/6-held-for-killing-PMK-man-during-Marakkanam-clash/articleshow/22379810.cms 6 held for killing PMK man during Marakkanam clash Chennai News - Times of India September 7, 2013 A. Selvaraj The Times of India en 2020-04-08 On 9 May 2013, the CB-CID officials registered a murder case against six VCK cadres for attacking PMK cadre Selvaraj. On 3 February 2016 sessions court in Tindivanam pronounced the judgement that all the six accused VCK cadres were found guilty and convicted to life imprisonment for brutally killing Selvaraj. The judge pronounced the crime to be ‘rarest of rare’ while awarding the life sentence. The case on other person killed named Vivek is still under proceedings.https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2016/feb/04/3-yrs-on-6-vck-cadre-sentenced-to-life-888406.html 3-yrs on, 6 VCK Cadre Sentenced to Life The New Indian Express 4 February 2016 2020-04-08https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Marakkanam-violence-Six-VCK-cadres-get-jail-term-for-murder-of-PMK-man/articleshow/50835978.cms Marakkanam violence: Six VCK cadres get jail term for murder of PMK man February 3, 2016 B. Sivakumar The Times of India en 2020-04-08https://www.dtnext.in/news/city/pmk-cadre-murder-6-vck-men-get-life https://web.archive.org/web/20160205190051/http://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2016/02/04013126/PMK-cadre-murder-6-VCK-men-get-life.vpf live 5 February 2016 PMK cadre murder: 6 VCK men get life 2016-02-04 dtNext.in en 2020-04-08https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/tamil-nadu-six-get-life-murder-and-rioting-2013-pmk-vck-clash-38503 Tamil Nadu: Six get life for murder and rioting in 2013 PMK-VCK clash www.thenewsminute.com 2020-04-08 See also 1957 Ramnad riots Caste-related violence in India Dalit Manjolai Labourers Massacre Paramakudi Riots References Tamil Nadu Category:2010s political riots Category:2010s in Tamil Nadu Category:Violence against Dalits in Tamil Nadu Category:Anti-Muslim riots in India Category:2013 disasters in India Category:Residential building arson attacks in India Category:Viluppuram district Category:April 2013 crimes in Asia Category:April 2013 in India Category:2013 murders in India Category:2013 fires in Asia Category:Arson in 2013 Category:Arson attacks on vehicles in India Category:Attacks on Hindu temples in India Category:Attacks on office buildings in India Category:Arson attacks on buses Category:Bus incidents in India Category:2013 road incidents in Asia Category:Attacks on buildings and structures in 2013 Category:2013 riots Category:Riots and civil disorder in Tamil Nadu Category:Political riots in India Category:Pattali Makkal Katchi