Tensions Rise in Thiruparankundram

Recent controversies over the ownership and religious practices on the hill have led to growing friction between communities.

The historically peaceful town of Thiruparankundram, located in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai district, is now at the centre of rising communal tensions. For over two centuries, Hindus, Muslims, and Jains have coexisted in this sacred space. However, recent controversies over the ownership and religious practices on the hill have led to growing friction between communities.

Pilgrim town in Madurai district tensed, security heightened

To prevent any violence in the region, authorities have clamped prohibitory orders and additional police personnel have been deployed to monitor the entire pilgrim town round the clock

The police have denied permission for public meetings organised by religious and political groups, citing the prohibitory orders imposed in town. (HT photo)

Former Judge, advocates write letter to CJI demanding inclusivity in appointing Madras High Court judges

Published - February 22, 2025 09:18 pm IST - MADURAI 

Demanding to uphold the principles of social justice and inclusivity in appointment of judges to Madras High Court, senior advocates headed by former Madras High Court Judge Justice D. Hariparanthaman raised slogans and started a signature campaign on district court premises here on Saturday. 

CM, HC must intervene in activist’s murder case: People’s Watch

TNN | Jan 26, 2025, 12.44 AM IST

Madurai: Chief minister M K Stalin and Madras high court must intervene and help expose the network behind the mining mafia that was responsible for the murder of environmental activist Jagabar Ali in Pudukkottai, said Henri Tiphagne, executive director of People's Watch.

Pudukkottai activist murder: Inspector who delayed FIR, suspended

Thirumayam police inspector Gunasekaran, who was investigating the murder of activist K Jagaber Ali, has been suspended after accusations of multiple procedural lapses including a 22-hour delay in filing the FIR.

Activist who exposed Rs 840 cr mining scam silenced, family lives in fear
Jagaber Ali, who was an AIADMK functionary in Pudukkottai district in Tamil Nadu, had begun receiving
death threats ever since he complained about illegal mining by five companies in the area.

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