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The provided text is an e-paper excerpt from The Hindu, dated December 25, 2025, reporting a crime in Tirumangalam, India. A man and his son were arrested for arson at the home of a woman named B. Priyadarshini. The motive was a love marriage between Priyadarshini’s brother and the daughter of the arrested man, which was against the family’s wishes.

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Father and Son Arrested for Arson in Tirumangalam Love Marriage Dispute

Madurai, December 25, 2025 (The Hindu) – A man and his son have been arrested by Tirumangalam police following an arson incident at the home of B. Priyadarshini on Wednesday night. The incident is believed to be fueled by a long-standing family dispute stemming from a love marriage.

According to police reports, Aswathaman, Priyadarshini’s younger brother, married the daughter of the arrested man, identified as Kavirajan, six months ago. The marriage occurred against the wishes of Kavirajan and his family, leading Aswathaman and his wife to live outside of Tirumangalam.

Driven by anger over the marriage, Kavirajan’s son, identified as Kaushik, allegedly broke into Priyadarshini’s home and set fire to household items using petrol.

“The Tirumangalam Town police are currently investigating the incident and further details are being gathered,” a police spokesperson stated.

The case highlights the ongoing social tensions surrounding love marriages in certain communities.

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