A three-day standoff occurred after the death of 89-year-old Catholic A. Raju. His family was grieving, but higher-caste Christian groups objected to his burial in the village's common Catholic cemetery.

The dispute centered on Raju's rights as a Dalit. Police were present during the standoff, which was sparked by the higher-caste groups' opposition to Raju being laid to rest in the cemetery. The incident highlights the persistence of India's caste system, even in Christian communities.

Further details about the incident and its outcome are available from the source, which reports on the lasting impact of the caste system in many churches.