Various regions have alternative names that reflect the nature of the occasion; for instance, it is known as Duhkhavelli in Malayalam, translating to “Sad Friday,” and as Periya Velli (the Big ...

The deceased were identified as R Nagulan (17) from Periya Thottipalayam, V Vidhun (16) from Gandhi Nagar, P Niju (22), and Vineeth (16), all from Karamadai. Police said that Niju had bought a ...