Dalit Students Denied Pathway Access Sparks Outrage in Thanjavur

A case was filed against a woman and her family in Thanjavur after Dalit students were allegedly barred from using a common path. The incident went viral, leading to an investigation. Villagers claim they must take a 1.5 km detour due to blocked access.

In a disturbing incident, Dalit students in Thanjavur were allegedly denied the right to traverse a common path by a local woman and her family.

The incident, captured on video, shows schoolchildren being blocked and berated on their way to school, sparking widespread indignation.

The local authorities have filed a case, and investigations are ongoing, though no arrests have yet been reported. Villagers are forced to take longer routes due to this blockade, drawing further public scrutiny.

(With inputs from agencies.)