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Virasinghampet Murders.

Oral Answers to Questions — India. – in the House of Commons at on 11 March 1935.

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Photo of Sir Reginald Craddock Sir Reginald Craddock , Combined English Universities

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asked the Secretary of State for India what compensation has been granted to the dependants of the Indian magistrate and inspector of police murdered in endeavouring to sup press the hook-swinging self-mutilation ceremony by Hindu fanatics at Virasinghampet, in the Presidency of Madras, in the summer of 1934?

Photo of Mr R.A. Butler Mr R.A. Butler , Saffron Walden

I have no information but will inquire.

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