Thu Oct 02 18:05:42 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The Tiruchi District Cyber Crime police in India has arrested S. Adaikalaraj and are searching for others involved in the “Ayindham Tamizha Sangam” group. The group held an event on September 28, 2025, where members burned a vinyl banner depicting Lord Ram while glorifying Ravana. They filmed the act and posted it on social media, along with songs glorifying Ravana and recruitment information. A constable filed a complaint, leading to charges under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) including sections related to inciting riots, promoting enmity between groups, making assertions prejudicial to national integration, deliberately outraging religious feelings, and uttering words with deliberate intent to wound feelings.

**News Article:**

**Tiruchi Police Arrest Man for Burning Lord Ram Image, Promoting Enmity on Social Media**

**TIRUCHI, October 2, 2025** – The Tiruchi District Cyber Crime police have arrested a man in connection with a video circulating on social media depicting the burning of a vinyl banner featuring the image of Lord Ram. The incident involved members of a group identifying as “Ayindham Tamizha Sangam,” who are also accused of glorifying Ravana in the video.

Police have identified the arrested individual as S. Adaikalaraj, 36, from Kavarapatti village in the Pudukottai district. He was taken into judicial custody on Thursday. Authorities are actively pursuing other individuals connected to the incident.

According to a police press release, the “Ayindhaam Tamizhar Sangam” held an event called “Aasivaga Thirumaal Vazhikaatu Vizha” on September 28th at their premises in Ayanputhur village. An estimated 100 people attended. Following the event, a small group of administrators allegedly desecrated the banner by hitting it with footwear before setting it on fire. The video of the act was then shared on social media platforms.

The video also contained songs praising Ravana and displayed mobile numbers to recruit new members. Constable Karthik, attached to the social media monitoring wing, filed a formal complaint, citing the group’s intention to denigrate Lord Ram, incite riots, and disrupt public peace through their actions.

The Cyber Crime police have registered a case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including 192 (inciting riot), 196 (promoting enmity between groups), 197 (prejudicial to national integration), 299 (outraging religious feelings), and 302 (uttering words with intent to wound feelings). An investigation is ongoing.

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