New Delhi, March 12 -- A horrific case of violence in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district has left a Class 11 student severely injured, with three of his fingers severed in a brutal attack.

The student, belonging to a Scheduled Caste community, was on his way to an exam when he was ambushed. His family claims the attack was fueled by caste tensions, allegedly stemming from his team's victory in a kabaddi match against higher-caste opponents, News 18 reported.

Police have detained two minors and a 19-year-old in connection with the incident. However, authorities are also investigating whether the attack was linked to a different motive-an alleged romantic relationship between the victim and a girl from a higher caste.

According to initial...