CB-CID arrests prime accused Surjith’s mother in Kavin murder case
The CB-CID has arrested S. Krishnakumari, the mother of the prime accused Surjith, in the murder case of techie Kavin Selvaganesh. Kavin was killed in July 2025, allegedly by Surjith, due to caste-related tensions. The case has drawn significant attention and condemnation from political and human rights groups, prompting calls for a thorough investigation.
- ▪S. Krishnakumari was arrested in connection with the murder of Kavin Selvaganesh.
- ▪Kavin was a Scheduled Caste youth who was killed on July 27, 2025.
- ▪The murder case has led to widespread condemnation from political parties and human rights activists.
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The CB-CID on Friday arrested S. Krishnakumari, mother of prime accused Surjith, in connection with the caste killing of techie Kavin Selvaganesh, a Scheduled Caste youth, at KTC Nagar in Tiruneveli.Kavin, an IT employee, who hailed from Arumugamangalam in Thoohukudi district was brutally killed on July 27, 2025 allegedly by S. Surjith, the brother of the girl he loved. The accused belonged to the Most Backward Caste.Earlier, Surjith, his father Saravanan and their relative Jeyapaul had been arrested in connection with the case.
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