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VCK Hit & Run Incident: BJP’s Asuvathaman Calls For Filing Case Against Thirumavalavan Whose Car Rammed A Motorist Who Was Also Thrashed By VCK Goons

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VCK Hit & Run Incident: BJP's Asuvathaman Calls For Filing Case Against Thirumavalavan Whose Car Rammed A Motorist Who Was Thrashed By VCK Goons In Front Of Him

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State Secretary A. Asuvathaman has demanded that a criminal case be registered against Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief and MP Thol. Thirumavalavan after a shocking incident outside the Madras High Court, where a lawyer was allegedly assaulted by VCK goons following a minor collision involving the MP’s car.

According to Asuvathaman’s statement, the incident occurred when a lawyer on a two-wheeler reportedly came near Thirumavalavan’s vehicle in front of the High Court premises. The VCK leader’s car allegedly brushed against the two-wheeler, leading to an altercation. Eyewitnesses claimed that VCK supporters accompanying Thirumavalavan attacked the lawyer on the spot. The injured lawyer was later seen running into the Madras Bar Council building for safety, with the video of the incident now circulating widely on social media.

Asuvathaman described the attack as a “blatant assault right in front of the temple of law” and said it had “shaken the conscience of the legal fraternity.” He questioned how VCK cadres had the audacity to attack a lawyer right in front of the Madras High Court complex, saying it reflected the “complete collapse of law and order in Tamil Nadu.”

He accused the DMK-led government of creating a culture of impunity, stating that the lax enforcement of law had emboldened political mobs to act violently even within the premises of the judiciary. He said the ruling party’s inaction had left lawyers— “those who protect the law”—vulnerable to such attacks.

Calling for strong institutional action, the BJP leader urged the Madras High Court Advocates Association (MHAA) to immediately intervene and declare a major protest against what he termed “an attack on the legal community.” He warned that silence from the association would be tantamount to approving violence against lawyers.

Asuvathaman also appealed to the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Bar Councils to take cognizance of the incident, pointing out that the assault occurred right at the doorstep of the Bar Council building. He said that with Bar Council elections approaching, the members must reflect on their responsibility to uphold the rights and dignity of the legal profession.

He further demanded that the Tamil Nadu Police identify and arrest all those involved in the assault, naming Thirumavalavan as the prime accused. “If the forces inciting violence go unpunished, law and order in Tamil Nadu will be in question,” his statement said.

Asuvathaman called on the Madras High Court to take up the case suo motu, emphasizing that the court must act to safeguard its own dignity and the public’s trust in the judiciary. He said that allowing such a violent act to go unaddressed would damage the court’s reputation for impartial justice.

Concluding his statement, the BJP State Secretary urged the Tamil Nadu government to enact a Lawyers Protection Act to ensure the safety of advocates, including provisions shielding them from misuse of certain laws, such as the SC/ST Act, in cases involving professional disputes.

Asuvathaman said the incident exemplified the deteriorating security climate under the current administration and demanded immediate, visible action against both the assailants and their political leaders.

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Devotees Allege Extortion At HR&CE-Administered Samayapuram Mariamman Temple; Hindu Munnani Demands Action

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Devotees Allege Extortion At HR&CE-Administered Samayapuram Mariamman Temple; Hindu Munnani Demands Action

Serious allegations of extortion and misbehavior by temple staff have surfaced at the Samayapuram Mariamman Temple in Trichy, one of Tamil Nadu’s most-visited shrines. According to a report released by Hindu Munnani State President Kadeshwara Subramaniam, devotees have accused temple employees of overcharging for special darshan tickets and intimidating those who question the irregularities.

The controversy erupted after a video surfaced on social media showing a female temple employee allegedly demanding ₹400 from two devotees for special darshan tickets, instead of the prescribed ₹100 per person. When questioned, the staff member is said to have retorted angrily that the devotees could either pay ₹400 or leave. The employee further claimed that she had been working in the temple for two decades and dared the devotees to “show the video to the collector,” reportedly boasting that no action could be taken against her.

Hindu Munnani stated that the incident reflects a wider pattern of administrative irregularities and harassment of devotees in temples managed by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department. The organization alleged that officials of the department are aware of such overcharging practices and are complicit in them.

The statement accused the HR&CE Department of turning temples into centers of commercial exploitation, claiming that its officials were “monetizing devotion” instead of providing basic facilities and maintaining sanctity. It also alleged that employees who extort money share the proceeds with higher-level staff, which emboldens them to behave arrogantly with worshippers.

Referring to past incidents, Hindu Munnani said similar complaints of extortion had been raised earlier at the Samayapuram Mariamman Temple, and that poor crowd management had even led to stampede-like situations in recent months.

The organization questioned how temple employees were permitted to collect amounts beyond the official fee and demanded accountability from the state’s Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, P.K. Sekarbabu. It criticized the minister’s claim that “God is happy under the Dravidian model government,” asking how such statements could be justified when devotees were allegedly being insulted and exploited.

Hindu Munnani urged the state government to immediately dismiss the female employee involved in the latest incident and take stringent action against all staff found engaging in unauthorized fee collection or mistreatment of devotees. The group also called for systemic reforms to prevent similar incidents in other temples under the HR&CE Department’s control across Tamil Nadu.

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Two Scales Of Justice: When A Shoe Falls Faster Than A Stack Of Cash

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On 6 October 2025, within hours of a courtroom outburst, the Bar Council of India swung into action and suspended a 70-year-old lawyer, Rakesh Kishore, for trying to hurl his shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai. The swiftness of the punishment was almost surgical – the order came the same day, the suspension immediate, the message unambiguous: no indiscipline against the institution will be tolerated.

Meanwhile, in another wing of the same judicial establishment, a serving High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma, continues to be called “Justice” even after stacks of cash were recovered from his official residence – money so voluminous that firefighters stumbled upon it during a blaze. An in-house committee of the Supreme Court found “sufficient substance” in the allegations, and 146 MPs have already signed an impeachment motion. Yet, months later, he remains on the rolls, with the process crawling through procedural thickets.

This is where the Indian judiciary’s moral compass looks painfully skewed.

When a lawyer throws a shoe – a symbolic act of protest, foolish and condemnable though it is – the system reacts in hours. When a judge is found with unexplained piles of currency, the same system pleads for patience and procedure.

The Bar Council’s promptness is not the issue; maintaining courtroom decorum is necessary. But the selective velocity of accountability is. The man who flung a shoe is already punished; the man found sitting atop cash bundles still bears the prefix “Justice.”

What, then, does justice mean in this republic of double standards?

The judiciary often exhorts citizens to uphold constitutional morality, lectures politicians on transparency, and scolds activists for contempt. But when one of its own is accused of serious misconduct, not allegations of speech, but of corruption, the same moral fervour dissolves into bureaucratic ritual.

One cannot help noticing the symbolism: a poor man’s shoe travels faster through the corridors of power than a judge’s trunkful of currency or rather “sackful” of currency.

The shoe incident, bizarre as it was, was born of anger at perceived disrespect to faith, an act of emotion. The cash discovery, in contrast, reeks of premeditated deceit, an act of calculation. Yet the emotional act met instant censure; the calculated one still enjoys due honorifics and procedural courtesy.

No democratic institution can claim moral authority when its own house is in disarray. If the judiciary wants the public to respect its sanctity, it must show that justice is not a hierarchy that the robe and the brief are both answerable to the same ethical code.

Until then, one truth will linger uncomfortably in the public mind:
a shoe thrown at power invites suspension; a suitcase of cash invites procedure.

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Dravidian Model: VCK Goons Beat Motorist, Break Scooter Over Minor Collision With Thirumavalavan’s Car

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Dravidian Model: VCK Goons Allegedly Assault Motorist After Minor Collision, TN Police Look On, Take No Action On Attackers

A scuffle broke out near the Madras High Court in Chennai on 7 October 2025 after a vehicle carrying Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader and MP Thol. Thirumavalavan was involved in a minor collision with a two-wheeler. The incident led to chaos when members of Thirumavalavan’s entourage allegedly assaulted the motorist involved in the accident.

According to eyewitnesses, the car in which Thirumavalavan was travelling reportedly brushed against a two-wheeler, prompting an argument between the rider and the driver. The situation escalated when several VCK goons accompanying the leader allegedly attacked the rider and damaged the vehicle. The altercation took place in the vicinity of the High Court, leading to public outrage over the conduct of the political workers.

BJP leader K. Annamalai condemned the incident on social media, describing it as an act of hooliganism in broad daylight. He alleged that the victim, identified as a lawyer, was beaten for merely questioning the car driver who had hit him. He further pointed out the irony that Thirumavalavan had been returning from a protest condemning the recent attack on Chief Justice of India Justice B.R. Gavai, only for his own supporters to be involved in an assault soon after.

Annamalai also criticised the state government and police, questioning whether a case would be registered in the same manner as in previous instances where vehicles linked to opposition figures, including actor-politician Vijay, were involved in minor collisions. He called for the immediate seizure of Thirumavalavan’s vehicle and action against those involved in the assault.

Sharing the video of the incident on X, he wrote, “In a shocking display of hooliganism in broad daylight, VCK goons allegedly assaulted a lawyer, simply for questioning a car driver who had hit him. The car, notably, was carrying VCK leader Thiru @thirumaofficial. Ironically, what makes it worse is that Thiru @thirumaofficial avl was returning from a protest condemning the attack on the Chief Justice of India, only for his own entourage to attack an advocate soon after.”

The police have not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident or confirmed whether any complaints have been filed. The episode has sparked fresh political controversy in Tamil Nadu, with opposition leaders accusing the ruling alliance of double standards in handling law and order violations linked to its allies.

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Dravidian Model: Retired Police Officer Varadharajan Arrested For Alleged ‘Defamatory’ Remarks Against Madras High Court Judge Who Made Scathing Remarks Against Vijay

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The Chennai South Cyber Crime Police arrested retired police officer Varadharajan for posting alleged defamatory content on social media against Justice N Senthilkumar of the Madras High Court, who made personal remarks against actor and politician Vijay regarding the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives.

The incident occurred on 27 September 2025 at Velusamypuram in Karur, where nearly 30,000 people reportedly gathered for Vijay’s first major rally after launching his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). The venue, designed to accommodate only a few thousand, became overcrowded, resulting in a stampede that caused multiple fatalities and injuries.

Following the tragedy, Tamil Nadu Police intensified action against individuals spreading “misinformation” and provocative content related to the incident. Cybercrime units registered several cases for attempts to disturb public order through false or inflammatory posts. Popular YouTubers Felix Gerald and Maridhas were among those targeted in the crackdown. The court declined to remand Gerald to custody, while Maridhas was questioned and released with a direction to appear for further inquiry if required.

Justice N Senthilkumar, who is hearing petitions connected to the stampede, earlier directed the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under North Zone Inspector General Asra Garg to probe the circumstances leading to the disaster. During one of the hearings, the judge made unwarranted remarks about Vijay and his leadership quality, suggesting that TVK’s top functionaries, including Vijay, had shown poor management of the event.

The judge’s comments triggered an online debate, drawing both support and hostility. Police said retired police officer R Varadharajan, who heads a small political organisation called Nethaji Makkal Katchi and regularly uploads political commentary videos on his YouTube channel Nethaji TV, had posted a video allegedly attacking the judge over his observations. He questioned the neutrality of the judge given that he shares close ties with the DMK.

Based on complaints and digital evidence, cybercrime officers arrested Varadarajan. Officials stated that the arrest forms part of a larger operation aimed at ‘curbing hate campaigns’ and maintaining lawful public discourse while the sensitive judicial inquiry remains underway.

(With inputs from Sakshi Post)

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Book Review: Matadaana By S. L. Bhyrappa – A Timeless Tale Of Society And Transformation

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Book Review: Matadaana By S. L. Bhyrappa - A Timeless Tale Of Society And Transformation

This book review comes during despondent times of S. L. Bhyrappa’s (SLB) passing and unification with the elements. I had picked this book up as this is the latest offering from Subbu Publications, and SLB’s works are always an attraction. First of all, the English translation is top-notch, with the core essence of the culture and times retained as compared to the Kannada original. The language is quite simple and lucid, with some quintessential Kannada words quoted in their original form. This effort has ensured that non-Kannada speakers can fully savour the richness of this fantastic composition.

MataDana means Voting in Kannada. However, the literal meaning is Daana, i.e., gift or bestowing a charity/favour of Mata, i.e., Vote. Quite literally, the name itself is laden with so many interesting facets of the novel. The story is set in the rural setup of Karnataka and deals with the lives and times of a few of the characters. Dr. Shivalingappa, a young and idealistic doctor whose mind is set on being a social reformer rather than one to benefit from his medical education. As a human, he puts society at large ahead of personal comforts or, for that matter, personal priorities. The book is about a few of the characters directly or indirectly connected to this central character and an election that changes the lives of each of these in an irreversible manner.

First and foremost, the book is a sharp reflection of society. S. L. Bhyrappa turns philosophical and asks some very hard questions about the society we inhabit, the values we profess, and what we practice and the overall destination of life. As one proceeds with the book, one may start to wonder if the author was a clairvoyant. The happenings around the election, the words spoken about the choice of candidates etc, reminds one of a similar recent “civil society movement” that emphasised very similar lines. SLB clearly articulates the various faults in society wherein the simplicity of a few well-meaning individuals is sacrificed at the altar of politics.

Is politics only about money? As we know, political affiliations translate into familial bonds cemented through marriages. This has been a practice for centuries, and it’s no different in this novel, where marriage becomes a tool to forge some new alliances.

SLB blends some very interesting topics into the narrative like the use of homemade remedies and highlighting the efficacy of the same through the well-meaning Allopathic doctor. Dr. Shivappa is someone with whom many of us relate – a simple, common man with everyday troubles of survival, but rich with values. There is a political undercurrent of the unification of Karnataka, which places the timeline of the novel around 1955-56. SLB also provides some very impactful commentary on social topics like caste reservations or regional factionalism within a political party.

In one of the instances, a wonderful poetic metaphor in the form of Bhima’s taunts to Duryodhana is employed to describe a similar conflict situation. However, the most impactful portions of the book are towards the end, where things take a very serious turn for a few of the characters. Ramalinge Gowdru undergoes a serious of philosophical contemplations and reflections on certain events upto that point, which hold a very strong mirror to the society. The portion of the book where he debates and conflicts with himself in the mind about certain choices he is about to make is deeply insightful, but disturbing at the same time.

The storytelling is quite unique, where there is one general narrative till the election, after which the author forks into separate perspectives from each of the central characters and merges the narrative towards the end. Dr. Shivappa’s transition from a young, idealistic citizen to a more practical social animal is laden with lessons for the modern reader.

The best part of the book is the transformation of the character, Rangalakshmi, from a timid girl to a person who asserts their decision, much against societal norms, to taking some hard decisions in her own life and carving a new life for herself. I feel people read this book to understand how truly women’s liberation happens. The book ends with a beautiful crescendo. One needs to be aware that this book was written in 1965, set in 1955-56. Considering the conservative nature of the society, SLB displays amazing courage to introduce divorcee remarriage into the narrative and fittingly ends the book with the same.

This book can be read just as a story or as a reflection of the society with its various fractures. However, SLB clearly brings out the human spirit that can transcend these barriers and achieve newer goals that could be considered impossible. Absolutely masterful storytelling. Very highly recommended read.

Gee Vee is an engineer and avid fan of itihasas, puranas and books.

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Gandhi Returned British Medal Over Khilafat And Not Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

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National Archives Reveals Gandhi's Medals Were Returned Over 'Wrong' Done To Mussalman Countrymen's Religious Sentiment during khilafat movement

An exhibition at the National Archives of India in 2022 brought to light historical documents that presented a nuanced picture of Mahatma Gandhi’s decision to return his British medals, clarifying that the primary impetus was the Khilafat Movement and not solely the Jallianwala Bagh massacre as is commonly believed.

The original letter, dated 2 August 1920, written by Gandhi to the then Viceroy Lord Chelmsford, is part of the ‘Saga of Freedom: Known and Lesser-known Struggles’ exhibition. In it, Gandhi states his reasons for returning the prestigious Kaisar-i-Hind Gold Medal, the Zulu War Medal, and the Boer War Medal.

The communication reveals that the act was a direct part of the “scheme of non-cooperation inaugurated today in connection with the Khilafat movement.” Gandhi expressed his inability to wear the honours “with an easy conscience, so long as my Mussalman countrymen have to labour under a wrong done to their religious sentiment.”

He strongly criticised the Imperial Government, accusing it of acting in the Khilafat matter in an “unscrupulous, immoral and unjust manner.” The Khilafat Movement was a pan-Islamic protest against the dismantling of the Ottoman Caliphate by the Allied powers after World War I.

While the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of April 1919, where British troops gunned down hundreds of unarmed Indians, was a significant factor in the growing discontent, the archival evidence shows it was an “additional cause for grave dissatisfaction” in Gandhi’s decision, not the primary one. The timeline supports this, with the medal return occurring over a year after the massacre.

Gandhi also used the letter to condemn the British response to the Punjab disturbances, holding Lieutenant Governor Sir Michael O’Dwyer’s policy “primarily responsible for infuriating the mob at Amritsar.” He did, however, acknowledge the “unpardonable” mob excesses, including the “murder of five innocent Englishmen and the cowardly assault on Miss Sherwood.”

The exhibition also features Rabindranath Tagore’s 1919 letter renouncing his knighthood in direct protest against the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, drawing a parallel yet distinct form of intellectual dissent against colonial rule.

(With inputs from The Print)

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2009 vs 2025 – How Rajdeep Sardesai Judges Shoe-Throwing Differently

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The recent shoe-throwing incident at Chief Justice of India Justice Gavai has once again exposed the glaring double standards in Indian journalism, particularly embodied by senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai. His contrasting reactions to similar incidents separated by sixteen years reveal a pattern of selective outrage that aligns perfectly with political narratives rather than journalistic principles.

Shoe Throwing Attempt

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R. Gavai on 6 October 2025 faced an attempted shoe-hurling incident in court but decided not to take any action against the lawyer involved, instead directing officials to “just ignore” the episode.

Reportedly, after security personnel intervened and escorted the lawyer out of the courtroom, officials sought the CJI’s instructions on the future course of action. “Just ignore,” the CJI told them, asking that the lawyer be warned and let go. The lawyer was later identified as Rakesh Kishore.

The dramatic scene unfolded during the mentioning of cases before the CJI’s Bench, when Kishore suddenly approached the dais and tried to take off his shoe. As he was being taken away, he was heard shouting: “Sanatan ka apman nahi sahenge (We will not tolerate any insult to Sanatan).”

The incident comes in the wake of a recent controversy over the CJI’s reported remarks during a hearing last month, when a Bench of CJI Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran declined to entertain a plea filed by one Rakesh Dalal. Dalal had sought directions to restore a seven-foot beheaded idol of Lord Vishnu at the Javari temple, part of the Khajuraho group of monuments in Madhya Pradesh.

The petitioner had argued that the idol was mutilated during Mughal invasions and that authorities had failed to restore it despite repeated representations. The court held that the issue fell within the jurisdiction of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and not the judiciary. During the hearing, the CJI reportedly told the petitioner’s lawyer: “Go ask the deity itself to do something now. You say you are a staunch devotee of Lord Vishnu. So go and pray now. It’s an archaeological site and ASI needs to give permission etc. Sorry.”

Rajdeep Sardesai’s Two Faces

Here’s how Rajdeep reacted to the two instances of shoe hurling.

In 2009, when a Sikh journalist named Jarnail Singh hurled a shoe at then Home Minister P. Chidambaram in protest against the Congress government’s handling of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, Sardesai’s response was one of empathy. He wrote, “Jarnail is a remarkably calm man. Something snapped in him the day he threw the shoe. Lost his job, but not his self-esteem.”
The tone was understanding, even sympathetic – a portrayal of moral outrage as human and perhaps justified.

Fast forward to 2025. When a lawyer reportedly attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India Justice Gavai, claiming he would not tolerate “anti-Sanatan” remarks, Sardesai’s tone was the polar opposite. “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE behaviour,” he declared. He condemned the act as a symptom of “a culture of caste hatred and religious intolerance being normalised.”

So What Changed?

The difference in tone is striking. In one case, defiance was framed as a moment of personal conviction; in the other, it was branded as proof of religious extremism. Both men committed the same act – throwing a shoe at a powerful public figure – one attempted to throw. Yet one was treated as a man pushed to the edge by injustice, and the other as a dangerous emblem of intolerance.

What changed between 2009 and 2025? Not the act, but the political and ideological context surrounding it. Sardesai’s moral lens seems to shift with the target and the narrative. When the establishment was Congress-led and the protest came from a minority community, it was treated with empathy. When the establishment is judicial and the protest draws from a Hindu civilizational sentiment, it becomes “deeply worrying.”

Such selective outrage undermines journalistic credibility. The role of the press is not to rationalize one act of violence while condemning another, but to apply a consistent moral standard. The inconsistency here does not merely reflect bias; it shapes how society perceives dissent and legitimacy.

If shoe-throwing is wrong, and it should be, it is wrong regardless of the protester’s faith or the ideology invoked. A journalist’s credibility rests on that consistency.

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Dravidian Model: Minor Girl Locked In Lodge, Sexually Assaulted, Forced Into Prostitution; Actor, DMK Functionary Among Accused

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sexual assault minor dmk abuse school teacher Dravidian Model: Two Intoxicated Men Chase, Kidnap, Gang-Rape 14-Year-Old, She Walks 15 km Through Night To Hospital; One Arrested

 The Koyambedu all-women police have arrested eight individuals, including a supporting actor and a local DMK functionary, for their alleged involvement in a sex trafficking ring that exploited a 15-year-old schoolgirl. The case, which began with a rescue operation in August, has expanded to reveal a network that preyed on the vulnerable minor.

The victim, a Class IX student, was left orphaned after her father’s death and abandoned by her mother who remarried and moved away. She was taken in by her mother’s friend, Poongodi, a dancer residing in K.K. Nagar, who allegedly exploited the girl’s precarious situation.

According to police, Poongodi and her niece, Aishwarya, lured the girl into prostitution with promises of money, mobile phones, and a comfortable lifestyle. The minor was subsequently introduced to clients by Bharathi Kannan (63), a real estate businessman and supporting actor known for Tamil films “Pattaya Kelappu” and “Peya Kaanom.”

The investigation reveals that the accused, including DMK functionary Ramesh (40) – a former Panchayat Council president – and Mahendran, an employee of a private construction firm, sexually assaulted the girl at a private lodge in Koyambedu. She was allegedly moved between locations and further enticed with offers of iPhones, cash, and clothes.

The case came to light on August 22 when police, acting on a tip-off, raided a luxury hotel on Koyambedu’s 100-Feet Road and rescued the girl. Initial arrests included three individuals from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh: A. Anjali (31), N. Nagamma (45) – a supporting actress in the Telugu film industry – and Nagaraj (46).

“The two absconding accused, Bharathi Kannan and Ramesh, were arrested after intensive investigation,” a police official stated. “We are examining mobile phone records to identify other individuals involved in this racket.”

All eight accused have been remanded in judicial custody and charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The minor has been moved to a government shelter home for girls and women in Mylapore as police continue their investigation into the trafficking network.

(With inputs from Dinamalar)

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DMK Stooge Kamal Haasan Who Simped For Senthil Balaji At Karur Stampede Site, Once Called Him “A Criminal”

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The Commune
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DMK ally Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan on 6 October 2025 visited the site of the stampede at a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in Karur, meeting families of the victims. Forty-one people were killed and over 50 injured in the September 27 incident, marking one of the worst political tragedies in recent Indian history.

What he did yesterday was plainly simp for the DMK government and most importantly – Senthil Balaji.

Specifically praising former DMK Minister for Electricity, Prohibition & Excise and Aravakurichi MLA Senthil Balaji who was arrested dramatically in June 2023 in connection with a money laundering case for which he is out on bail, DMK stooge Kamal Haasan said, “We have to thank Balaji. Rather than asking why he came, it’s more important to be happy that he came (to the site of tragedy). This is his area, his house, his town, his people, who else will come looking here if not for him? Don’t ask questions like that. It doesn’t depend on the party.”

He added, “For now, I would like to thank Balaji for arriving on time and saving lives.”

He also said, “We must ensure this doesn’t repeat and we were discussing this even in the car on our way about what we can do to prevent this from happening again.”

When asked about who should take responsibility, he said, “We all should. Why point to others for blaming responsibility, we must take responsibility. He is responsible (pointing to Senthil Balaji). He has done his duty to the best of his ability. Don’t thank him for that, don’t interrupt him, let him do what he does.”

But did you know, that at a time when MNM positioned itself as a remedy for the kind of politics DMK does, Kamal Haasan has spoken against the same Senthil Balaji who he simped for at Karur.

A video clipping of what both have to say about each other has made its way back on to the social media platforms. In the video, Kamal is seen saying (speaking about Senthil Balaji), “He said, you go with your vehicle at 11 o clock, if anyone, any official stops you, I will ensure he will ensure he is not there – so does he mean he will fire him from his job or is he talking about killing him? However you look at it, you are a criminal. Your words expose your crimes.”

Senthil Balaji also had some nice things to say about Kamal Haasan. Responding to Haasan’s allegations, he said, “A half-baked like Kamal Haasan should speak knowing what he is saying. Ask Kamal Hassan’s candidate to speak. Ask that candidate to speak courageously. BJP and ADMK are behind this. Ask Kamal Haasan, BJP, ADMK’s candidates to come and speak at Sevanthipalayam, we will not allow to mine sand.”

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