Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Murder in Poombarai Sparks Protests Over Grazing Dispute
A farmer named Raghu fought with a man named Ramar over a horse that was grazing on his land.
Raghu used a sickle and killed Ramar.
Another man, Prashanth, was badly hurt.
People in the village were upset and blocked roads to demand that the police arrest everyone involved.
Raghu gave himself up to the police, but some families think he had help.
The police are keeping a close watch on the area while they investigate.
26‑year‑old Ramar was killed by farmer Raghu during a grazing dispute in Poombarai, Tamil Nadu.
Raghu used a sickle to attack Ramar and his companion Prashanth, who was critically injured.
The incident sparked communal tensions, protests, and road blockades demanding arrests.
Raghu surrendered to police, but relatives claim he was not acting alone.
Police have deployed heavy security and are conducting investigations amid accusations of inaction.
- Who
- Raghu (accused), Ramar (victim), Prashanth (injured)
- What
- Murder during a grazing dispute
- When
- July 31, 2024
- Where
- Poombarai village, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- Dispute over grazing rights and communal tensions
- Location
- Poombarai, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, India
- Date
- July 31, 2024
- Victim
- Ramar (26)
- Perpetrator
- Raghu (26)
- Injured
- Prashanth (24)
- Police Action
- Raghu surrendered; heavy security deployed