Tag: tribal

Thiruvananthapuram:  The special branch of Kerala Police has started a probe after reports emerged that 24 tribals at Marayur in the state’s Idukki district have been expelled from their community for consuming beef. Those who have been excommunicated have reportedly eaten beef from the hotels in and around the area. A police officer on the condition of anonymity said they have started a probe to determine if the reports are true. “The Marayur area is a place where there are lots of tribal colonies and the place is of hilly terrain. We...