Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) founder and Chidambaram MP Thol. Thirumavalavan on Wednesday said widespread violence, which ensued after the recent death of a student in a private school in Kallakurichi has gained more prominence than the death of the student itself and alleged that the probe has been sidetracked.
Mr. Thirumavalavan announced that the party would protest on August 13 to urge the law enforcement to investigate and reveal the truth about the death, and protest against the arrest of innocent people, several from Dalit families, and release them immediately.
Mr. Thirumavalavan further alleged that a caste-outfit was working in tandem with police to identify and arrest the Dalit youth. Speaking to reporters, Mr. Thirumavalavan said the violence had been turned into a talking point in a deliberate manner and the police had been arresting people, who had nothing to do with the violence.
