A three-day standoff occurred after the death of 89-year-old Catholic A. Raju, delaying his burial. His family was grieving when 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. The incident highlights the persistence of India's caste system, even in Christian communities.

Further details about the incident and its resolution are available from the source, which reports on the ongoing impact of the caste system in certain churches.