Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Tamil Nadu: Software Engineer Killed, Suspect Arrested in Caste Crime
A software engineer named Kavin was killed in Tamil Nadu, allegedly because of his relationship with a woman from a different caste.
The woman's brother, Surjith, is the main suspect.
Surjith's parents, who are police officers, are also involved and accused of inciting the crime.
The victim's family is very upset and wants justice, including action against the parents.
Protests have taken place demanding the police officers be suspended.
A 27-year-old Dalit software engineer was murdered in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
The suspect, S Surjith, is accused of the murder.
The victim, Kavin Selva Ganesh, was in a relationship with the suspect's sister.
Surjith's parents, both police sub-inspectors, have been named as co-accused.
Ganesh's family is demanding legal action and the suspension of the suspect's parents.
- Who
- Kavin Selva Ganesh was murdered by S Surjith.
- What
- A 27-year-old software engineer was murdered.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Allegedly due to an inter-caste relationship and family opposition.
Victim's Family
Police
Justice and Action
Victim's Family
Demand legal action against the accused and the suspension of Surjith's parents.
Police
Police investigation and handling of the case.
- Victim
- Kavin Selva Ganesh, 27-year-old software engineer
- Suspect
- S Surjith
- Location
- Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Motive
- Inter-caste relationship
- Suspect's Parents
- Police Sub-Inspectors
- Incident Location
- Near a clinic
Sources
Dalit Techie In Tamil Nadu Killed By Lover's Brother Who Opposed Inter-Caste Relationship
Tamil Nadu Dalit techie hacked to death in ‘honour killing’, police couple’s son surrenders
IT Employee Hacked To Death In Suspected Honour Killing In Tamil Nadu: Cops
'Attacked With Chilli Powder And Machete': Tamil Nadu Techie Killed By Girlfriend's Brother
IT employee hacked to death in suspected honour killing in TN’s Tirunelveli
Tamil Nadu Horror: Dalit techie hacked to death with sickle by girlfriend's brother in Tirunelveli
IT employee hacked to death in suspected honour killing in TN’s Tirunelveli
IT employee hacked to death in suspected honour killing
TN horror: Dalit techie killed over inter-caste relationship
