An AIADMK candidate, who was to contest from the 36th Ward in the Kancheepuram district, was found dead in his residence today. The candidate’s father had said that he had committed suicide due to threats from political opponents.
The victim was identified as T Janakiraman (36) who was also a ward secretary. He was actively campaigning for votes after he filed his nomination for ward no. 36 Municipal Corporation. DMK candidate Subburayan is also a candidate contesting for the same ward.
Today morning, Janakiraman’s family members found him dead in his room. The doctors declared him dead after checking his body. A case was registered by the Vishnu Kanchi Police, who are now investigating.
In a complaint, Janakiraman’s father Venugopal said his son told him that he had received threats from those who were contesting against him. “My son was mentally strong and had clarity of thought. This incident has occurred due to threats from someone,” said Mr. Venugopal while seeking police action against those who were allegedly responsible for the death of his son.
AIADMK district secreatary and former Minister V Somasundaram, former MP Kanchi Paneerselvam and former MLA P Ganesan, staged a protest demanding that the police take action against those allegedly responsible for Janakiraman’s suicide.
(With inputs from The Hindu)
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