Vachathi
Hill Station
Vachathi
Vachathi is a small tribal village located in Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu, near the foothills of the Sitheri Hills. It became widely known due to a tragic incident that occurred on June 20, 1992, when a large group of forest, police, and revenue officials raided the village, accusing the residents of aiding sandalwood smuggler Veerappan.
The raid turned violent as the officials assaulted over 100 men, raped 18 women, vandalized homes, and killed livestock over a span of three days. The villagers, mostly tribals, had resisted previous attempts by officials to enter under suspicion of smuggling. After years of legal battle, hundreds of officials involved were convicted and sentenced under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, with some serving prison terms and the village victims receiving compensation and promises of rehabilitation.
The case is a significant example of state violence against tribal communities in India and highlights ongoing struggles for justice and dignity for marginalized peoples.
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