Human Waste Contamination Discovered in Drinking Water Supply of Tamil Nadu Scheduled Caste Community

Oct 09, 2025 02:44 am CST

In a disturbing incident in Tamil Nadu's Amachiapuram village, human waste was found contaminating the drinking water tank serving over 1,000 predominantly Scheduled Caste residents. A 14-year-old boy has been identified as the suspect while authorities investigate. The contamination has left approximately 200 families without safe drinking water for days as they await tank cleaning and medical screenings to prevent potential health issues.