A. Kathir, Executive Director of Evidence, addressing the media in Madurai on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: G. MOORTHY Following a field study of the Nanguneri double murder, Madurai-based activist and founder of the NGO Evidence, Kathir, has called for a significant compensation for the families of the two victims – a Dalit Christian and a migrant worker from Odisha. Speaking to the press, Mr. Kathir said that because one victim, John, 42, was a Christian rather than Hindu, police have declined to file the case under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. “This is a peculiar situation where the victim is a Christian but his wife is a Hindu. A change in religion does not mean one has escaped the reach of caste prejudice,” he said. Published – March 10, 2026 08:06 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Teen boy drowns in river near Cumbum-Surulipatti Road Auto drivers praised for returning bags with cash, valuables