A 24-year-old man, Ramachandran, was hacked to death by his father-in-law in Dindigul district on Sunday, October 12.
The victim, a milkman from Ramanayakampatti village, belonged to the Naickar community, while his wife, 21-year-old Aarathi, was from the Kallar community.
The couple’s inter-caste marriage had been opposed by Aarathi’s family.
Author's summary: Caste killing in Tamil Nadu claims young life.