2012 Dharmapuri violence

The 2012 Dharmapuri violence refers to a series of communal riots that erupted in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, India, in early November 2012. The clashes primarily involved the student community and were triggered by inflammatory social media posts allegedly depicting an inter-caste marriage between a Hindu man and a Muslim woman, which incited tensions between the two communities. The violence resulted in widespread arson, damage to public and private property, and the deployment of police forces to restore order. Over a hundred individuals were arrested, and several were injured during the clashes. The incident highlighted ongoing tensions related to caste and religious identities in India and raised concerns regarding the role of social media in communal discord.