’Will the new govt. prevent honour killing in Tamil Nadu’
The new Tamil Nadu government is urged to take immediate action against honour killings following the brutal murder of a 19-year-old boy named Sanjay. Evidence, an NGO, has condemned the incident and highlighted the need for stricter laws to prevent such crimes. Activists are calling for the government to implement an exclusive law targeting honour killings to protect vulnerable individuals.
- ▪Sanjay was murdered by the family of his girlfriend after they opposed their relationship.
- ▪The incident occurred at a bus stand in Kovilpatti, where Sanjay was attacked with a weapon.
- ▪Evidence reported that Tamil Nadu has seen 59 honour killings between 2017 and 2025, despite official claims of only four.
- ▪Activists are demanding tougher laws to prevent honour killings and protect youth in the state.
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The new government headed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay as Chief Minister should immediately take steps to prevent honour killing in Tamil Nadu.Evidence, an NGO, which works for the welfare of Scheduled Castes and the downtrodden people in the society, has strongly condemned the brutal murder of a 19-year-old boy Sanjay from Thoothukudi district. The boy, who hails from Devendra Kula Vellalar, was in love with an 18-year-old girl, also from the same community in the neighbourhood.However, about six months ago, the girl’s family, after coming to know about this had opposed the proposal and instructed to immediately cut-off the connection with the boy, failing which they had to face dire consequences.Under such circumstances, the boy had reportedly decided to…
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