TN: Pasupathi Pandian murdered by gang

MADURAI: Founder-preside­nt of Dalit outfit Devendraku­la Vellalar Feder­ation, Pasupathi Pandi­an, 50, met a gory end on Tuesday night when a four-member gang slit his throat at his house near Dindigul. He died on the spot.His murder sparked spora­dic violence in areas of Madurai and Tirunelveli.According to a police sour­ce, Pandian, usually accompa­nied by his supporters, was sitting alone in front of his house, when arou­nd 8.30 pm a gang sneaked up from the back, cau­ght hold of him and slit his th­roat.“We can’t pinpoint any particular gang at this juncture. Fifteen special teams have been formed to nab the killers,” said the source.  DIG Rajesh Das visited the spot. Considering the influence Pandian wielded in a few southern pockets, the district administration and police swung into action to contain the violence. Already, five buses were attacked in Madurai city.