Tragic Tale of Caste Discrimination: IT Professional Murdered

An IT professional from a Scheduled Caste community has been tragically killed in Chennai, allegedly due to an inter-caste relationship. The victim was ambushed by a gang led by a young man, S Surjith, highlighting ongoing social tensions.

The 27-year-old engineer, employed at a software company, was murdered near a Siddha facility. Authorities quickly apprehended Surjith on charges related to the murder.

The incident has also implicated Surjith's parents, both serving as sub-inspectors. They, along with their son, face charges under various sections of the country's legal framework, including the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

(With inputs from agencies.)