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Crop damage: SC/ST Act invoked, probe starts

The New Indian Express Chennai

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February 19, 2025

AN inquiry team led by Cheyyar sub collector Pallavi Varma started an investigation into the complaint of destruction of crop cultivated by SC/ST community members on panchami land, allegedly by caste Hindus, using drones.

- RAJALAKSHMI SAMPATH @Tiruvannamalai

Following complaints, the police registered FIRs against both the groups. Against the caste Hindu individuals, the SC/ST Act has been invoked on Tuesday night, police sources confirmed.

The probe follows a directive issued by Collector K Tharpagaraj to conduct a thorough inquiry into the complaints raised by both sides into the incident that allegedly happened on February 11.

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