Police have arrested Raja, the Eral Town Secretary of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), and his wife Pon Deivam in connection with an alleged ₹72 lakh land fraud case in Thoothukudi district.
According to police, Raja, a resident of Eral in Thoothukudi district, had mortgaged a parcel of land owned by him to a bank and obtained a loan. When he allegedly failed to repay the loan, the bank reportedly initiated steps to auction the property.
At that stage, Raja is alleged to have approached Babu, a resident of Sathankulam who was employed at a private textile shop in Eral, and obtained ₹72 lakh from him. Using the money, Raja allegedly cleared the bank dues and redeemed the mortgaged property.
Police said Raja had reportedly assured Babu that the land would be sold to him in return for the money he had paid. However, when Babu later sought documents and clarification regarding the transaction, Raja allegedly failed to provide a proper response and subsequently went into hiding.
According to the complaint, Raja later resurfaced after the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam came to power and was reportedly involved in party activities alongside Srivaikuntam MLA Saravanan. Babu alleged that Raja subsequently informed him that neither the money nor the land would be handed over to him.
Following this, Babu lodged a complaint with the Eral Police Station.
Given the value of the alleged fraud and the land involved, the case was transferred to the Thoothukudi District Crime Branch for investigation. Based on the complaint, police registered a case and launched an inquiry into the allegations.
Following the investigation, District Crime Branch police arrested Raja and his wife Pon Deivam on Wednesday. Both were taken into custody in connection with the alleged ₹72 lakh fraud.
Police said further investigation is underway to ascertain the full circumstances surrounding the transaction and determine whether additional offences were committed.
TVK Fisheries Minister Srinath has come under scrutiny after reportedly visiting Punnakayal, a village that falls within the Tiruchendur Assembly constituency, and thanking residents for supporting him in the recent Assembly election despite having been elected from the Thoothukudi constituency. The AIADMK’s IT wing ‘cooked’ Srinath for not having clarity of Assembly constituency despite winning from Thoothukudi and standing in Tiruchendur Assembly constituency limits.
The incident has sparked discussion on social media, especially since Punnakayal is part of Tiruchendur constituency and not Thoothukudi, the seat represented by Srinath in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
In fact, Tiruchendur constituency was won by DMK leader Anitha Radhakrishnan.
The minister had reportedly visited the area as part of a post-election thank-you tour. However, questions were raised after videos and photographs of the visit circulated online, with several users highlighting that the location falls outside his constituency limits.
தூத்துக்குடி தொகுதியில் வெற்றி பெற்ற மீன்வளத்துறை அமைச்சர் ஸ்ரீநாத்
தான் வெற்றி பெற்ற தொகுதி எது என்பதைக் கூட அறியாமல், திராவிட முன்னேற்றக் கழகத்தைச் சேர்ந்த மற்றொருவர் வெற்றி பெற்ற திருச்செந்தூர் தொகுதியின் ஒரு பகுதியான புன்னக்காயலுக்குச் சென்று
The controversy comes in the backdrop of Srinath’s high-profile victory in the 2026 Assembly election. Contesting on behalf of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), he defeated former minister Geetha Jeevan in the Thoothukudi constituency, a result that was widely viewed as one of the biggest upsets in southern Tamil Nadu.
Srinath, who was announced as a candidate at a relatively late stage, benefited from a strong wave of support for TVK in Thoothukudi district. His victory was further aided by his local roots in Manapad and support from sections of the coastal community, as he also reportedly belongs to the fishing community and supposedly a Christian.
However, his latest visit has generated debate after questions emerged over whether he had mistakenly thanked voters in a constituency that did not elect him.
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The Supreme Court has ordered the immediate removal of encroachments and demolition of illegal structures across the ecologically sensitive Agasthyamalai landscape spanning Tamil Nadu and Kerala, while directing stringent disciplinary, penal and criminal action against officials found to have facilitated or permitted unlawful activities within protected forest areas. The court also warned that paramilitary forces could be deployed if state authorities fail to implement its directions, as reported in Hindustan Times.
The Agasthyamalai landscape, one of South India’s most important biodiversity hotspots, includes the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve and several protected areas such as the Periyar Tiger Reserve, Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve, Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary, Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary, Meghamalai Wildlife Sanctuary and Thirunelveli Wildlife Sanctuary.
A Bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, in an order released on 30 May 2026, observed that decades of administrative inaction had allowed encroachments, illegal constructions and habitat degradation to proliferate across the region.
“The present proceedings concern not merely questions of regulatory compliance or administrative accountability, but strike at the very heart of environmental governance and the constitutional obligation of the State to preserve and protect ecologically sensitive regions, fragile ecosystems, and critically endangered wildlife for the benefit of present and future generations,” the Bench stated.
The Court directed authorities to prepare a division-wise, time-bound encroachment eviction plan with clearly defined timelines, measurable milestones and officer-level responsibilities. The plan is to be submitted to the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) within one month and must include physical eviction of encroachers, rehabilitation measures wherever applicable, legal action against violators and ecological restoration of reclaimed forest lands.
In one of its strongest directives, the Court ordered that all illegal resorts, commercial establishments and tourism-related infrastructure operating within the Megamalai region and other forest lands be rendered non-operational immediately and dismantled in accordance with law. It further directed the disconnection of electricity connections and unauthorised transmission lines serving such encroachments.
The Bench also ordered that all government establishments, facilities and unauthorised infrastructure located inside forest areas, including within the Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve, be discontinued, relocated, dismantled and removed from forest land within six months.
Taking serious note of the role played by public authorities, the Court directed that “stringent disciplinary, penal, and criminal action” be proposed against all officials, officers and heads of departments who commenced, facilitated, approved or permitted illegal infrastructure works in forest areas, particularly within the Meghamalai Wildlife Sanctuary and the broader Agasthyamalai Biosphere. A comprehensive status report on the action taken is to be filed before the CEC within three months.
The Court also highlighted findings in the CEC report showing that 118 serving and retired government employees were among the identified encroachers in the Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve.
“Disciplinary and legal action shall be initiated against all identified 118 Government servants found to be encroachers, in accordance with Rule 3 of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants’ Conduct Rules, 1973 and other applicable laws,” the Court ordered. It further directed the Tamil Nadu government to consider imposing additional penalties and environmental restitution charges on present and former government employees found to have encroached upon forest land.
According to reports examined by the Court, more than 4,600 encroachers occupy over 5,000 hectares of forest land within the Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve alone. The CEC also found that 116 government and public utility structures had been constructed inside forest areas without statutory approval.
The Bench observed that encroachments across the Agasthyamalai landscape had persisted for decades despite repeated directions from the Madras High Court, previous orders of the Supreme Court and recommendations by expert bodies. It noted that government amenities and welfare schemes continued to be extended to encroachers even as enforcement measures remained inadequate.
While acknowledging the humanitarian challenges associated with evicting economically vulnerable occupants, the Court held that rehabilitation could not become a substitute for environmental protection.
“The obligation to provide adequate rehabilitation is a legitimate and important one, but it must be discharged in tandem with, and not as a substitute for, the discharge of environmental obligations,” the Bench observed.
To ensure compliance, the Supreme Court directed the concerned states to file monthly compliance reports and ordered quarterly verification reports from the CEC. The Court further held that if the state governments fail to implement its directions, the CEC would be at liberty to recommend the deployment of paramilitary forces to assist in the removal of encroachments.
Lavanya Lakshminarayanan, Deputy Team Lead at Sportstar, the sports publication of The Hindu Group, has come under criticism on social media after objecting to singer Kailash Kher’s performance during the Indian Premier League (IPL) final on 31 May 2026, as reported in OpIndia.
The controversy began after Kailash Kher performed “Babam Bam,” a devotional song dedicated to Lord Shiva, during the IPL closing ceremony. The performance featured drone displays and religious imagery associated with Lord Shiva.
Reacting to the event, Narayanan wrote, “Keep religion out of sport.”
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When BJP Goa later shared visuals from the ceremony and praised the cultural showcase, she responded, “Private event. Private money.” ” Indeed.”
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The remarks sparked criticism online, with several users highlighting Narayanan’s earlier social media posts involving Islamic practices and religious expressions.
One of the posts that resurfaced was from April 2021, when Narayanan responded “Masha allah!” to a video showing football players from a Turkish team breaking their Ramadan fast during a match in Ankara.
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Another post from May 2022 showed Narayanan sharing a Pakistan Cricket social media post promoting an Eid special programme featuring cricketers Imam-ul-Haq, Diana Baig and Aliya Riaz, while extending Eid greetings.
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Several of her earlier posts relating to the Karnataka hijab controversy also resurfaced.
In February 2022, Narayanan stated that she was not a Muslim woman and therefore did not believe her voice should carry weight on the issue. However, she added that she had known many Muslim women who viewed the hijab as “an identity marker” and a “very freeing one.”
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When another user argued that women using the hijab as an identity marker could undermine secular ideals, Narayanan responded by questioning how many Muslim women the commenter personally knew and argued that patriarchy should not be discussed exclusively in relation to Islam.
She further asked, “Do you see anyone telling Hindus to not wear a bindi or any other religious markers to school and locking gates till they do? At least acknowledge the problem for what it is.”
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When a user argued that schools required uniform standards and restrictions on religious attire, Narayanan replied, “But hijabs or burkhas are the exact opposite of nudity/inappropriate dressing. If religious markers go, shouldn’t they all? Don’t see any such sanctions for the others?”
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Another February 2022 post showed her reacting to visuals from the Karnataka hijab protests by writing, “We should be terrified. Why aren’t we more terrified of where this is heading? Look at those men!”
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Her comments on Hindu religious imagery and traditions also resurfaced amid the controversy.
In a 2019 Diwali-related post featuring an image of Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshmana, Narayanan wrote: “Please take one good long look at Sita’s face. She’s so done with this patriarchy-pavitrta shit.”
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Her comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi also attracted renewed attention. In January 2023, reacting to remarks made by Modi about observing mothers’ time-management skills, Narayanan wrote: “Good. A lesson about the very essence of patriarchy from the Prime Minister.”
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Another post that resurfaced was from August 2024, when she praised wrestler Vinesh Phogat following her qualification for the Paris Olympics final. Sharing a Sportstar article, Narayanan wrote: “Apologies for being crass. What a big middle finger to life and patriarchy’s shithousery. You are an inspiration, @Phogat_Vinesh.”
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The renewed scrutiny prompted Narayanan to issue a longer response defending her criticism of the IPL ceremony.
Addressing the backlash, she wrote that many people flooding her mentions and direct messages were comparing the IPL’s mid-innings show with religiously themed celebrations by teams and individuals. She argued that the criticism was directed at the league organiser itself and not individual athletes or teams.
“The whole point of the criticism is that India in its current geopolitical form is, or was, envisioned on secularism. How are people evading that very simple point like the plague?” she wrote.
She added: “It’s one thing for players or teams to indulge and a whole other thing for it to come from a league’s organiser.”
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Far from ending the controversy, Narayanan’s defence only intensified scrutiny of her public positions. While she objected to a Shiva-themed performance at the IPL on secular grounds, her own long trail of posts celebrating or defending Islamic religious expressions, from Ramadan observances and Eid greetings to the hijab controversy expose her hypocrisy. The backlash was therefore not merely about one IPL performance, but about whether India’s self-styled secular commentators apply the same standards to every faith.
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New details have emerged in the Srivaikuntam gang rape case, with police confirming that the two arrested men Balamurugan and Jayapal, hold official positions in the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the party founded by actor Joseph Vijay. The case has now taken on political overtones, coming close on the heels of Vijay’s public appeal for a mandate to improve women’s safety.
According to police reports, the incident took place near Srivaikuntam in Thoothukudi district. The victim, a young woman, was lured into a car on the promise of employment. The accused reportedly took her to a hospital under the pretext of providing her a job, then drugged her in the cold air and assaulted her.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Balamurugan, the organizer of the Thoothukudi West District TVK Youth Group, and his associate Jayapal, who serves as the Ramanathapuram District TVK administrator.
Police said the accused offered the woman a soft drink laced with a sedative. Once she was drugged, she was subjected to gang rape.
The victim filed a complaint, following which the Srivaikuntam All-Women Police Station registered a case and launched an intensive investigation. Based on the evidence gathered, police arrested Balamurugan and Jayapal for their roles in the crime. Both have been remanded to judicial custody.
The arrests have drawn attention to recent statements made by TVK chief Joseph Vijay, who has publicly pleaded with the public to give his party a chance at governance, promising to address key issues such as women’s safety and drug control.
Further investigation is underway.
அரசு வேலை வாங்கித் தருவதாகக் கூறி பெண்ணை தனியாக அழைத்துச் சென்று த.வெ.க. நிர்வாகிகள் செய்த காரியம்..
Devotees were left disappointed after the Yali Vahana procession scheduled as part of the Vaikasi Brahmotsavam at the Varadaraja Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram was cancelled on Monday night, marking the second disruption to a major festival procession within two days, as reported in Dinamani.
The annual Vaikasi Brahmotsavam commenced on 28 May 2026 with the ceremonial flag hoisting and has been proceeding with various religious events. While the first three days of the festival were conducted as scheduled, the fourth-day Naga Vahana procession was reportedly cancelled shortly after it began due to a crack in the carrying beam used to bear the deity. Temple authorities subsequently returned the deity to the temple.
On the fifth day of the festival, Varadaraja Perumal and Nachiyar were taken in a golden palanquin procession through various streets before returning to the temple around 8 p.m. Preparations were then made for the Yali Vahana procession, with the deity adorned in special decorations and mounted on the Yali Vahanam.
However, after the procession left the temple premises and reached Sannadhi Street, temple authorities abruptly announced its cancellation and brought the deity back to the temple’s Vahana Mandapam. The sudden decision shocked devotees, many of whom had gathered along the route and waited for hours to witness the procession.
The repeated cancellation of festival processions has triggered criticism of the temple administration, with devotees questioning whether the remaining Brahmotsavam events would proceed as scheduled.
The controversy deepened after allegations surfaced on social media regarding the circumstances behind the cancellation. A devotee wrote on X alleging that when concerns were raised with officials of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department over the cancellation of the centuries-old Yali Vahana procession, they were informed that the decision had been taken on the instructions of HR&CE Minister Ramesh.
Dear @CMOTamilnadu, when we approached @tnhrcedept over the AC’s cancellation of centuries old Yali vahana procession of Kanchi Devarajaswamy Temple, it was stated that the order came from @RameshOffcl. How can a minister of a secular government interfere in a religious ritual?
— Aravindalochanan Govindan (@aravindgov) June 2, 2026
Devotees questioned how a minister in a secular government could interfere in a religious ritual and sought an explanation from the government regarding the alleged intervention.
No official statement has been issued by the HR&CE Department or the Minister responding to the allegation.
Meanwhile, devotees have demanded clarity from temple authorities regarding the reasons for the repeated cancellations and expressed concern that disruptions to long-standing religious traditions could hurt the sentiments of Vaishnavite worshippers.
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The TVK government in Tamil Nadu led by CM Joseph Vijay has imposed fresh restrictions on public entry into the State Secretariat, with officials announcing that only visitors possessing valid entry passes will henceforth be allowed inside the historic seat of government, as reported in DT Next.
The move comes less than a month into the TVK government’s tenure and follows a surge in footfall at the Secretariat, driven largely by ruling-party cadres and members of the public seeking to submit petitions to the Chief Minister’s Special Cell.
Notices displayed at the Secretariat entrance now inform visitors that unrestricted access has been curtailed. Instead, the government has placed a petition box belonging to the Chief Minister’s Cell near the main entrance, allowing citizens to submit grievances without entering the campus.
Officials justified the restrictions by citing overcrowding and administrative disruptions. According to Secretariat sources, the influx of visitors had begun affecting routine government functioning. Canteens within the complex reportedly exhausted food supplies by afternoon, while parking facilities remained overwhelmed until late in the evening.
However, the decision has triggered criticism from sections of the public and political observers, who question whether a government that campaigned on accessibility and people-centric governance should be restricting access to the Secretariat so early in its tenure.
The development seems to reflect a Panaiyur Pannaiyaar mindset of CM Joseph Vijay. Ordinary citizens are now seemingly being kept at arm’s length from a government that rose to power promising a new political culture.
Questions are also being raised about why the burden of crowd management is being borne by the public rather than through better administrative planning. It is noteworthy that many of those contributing to the crowds were ruling-party supporters themselves, who flocked to the Secretariat following the change in government.
என் பத்திரிகையாளர் பயணத்தில் 1996-ஆம் ஆண்டில் இருந்து தலைமைச் செயலகம் சென்று வருகிறேன். இப்படியான அறிவிப்பை கலைஞரோ ஜெயலலிதாவோ, பன்னீர்செல்வமோ, எடப்பாடி பழனிசாமியோ, மு.க.ஸ்டாலினோ வைத்ததில்லை. பனையூர் பண்ணையார்தனத்தை கோட்டையிலும் கொண்டு வந்துவிட்டார்கள். சிறுபான்மை அரசுக்கே இத்தனை… pic.twitter.com/lXMdD02vY2
While the government maintains that the restrictions are purely administrative and intended to ensure smooth functioning of government offices, this decision can be as an early sign of a growing disconnect between campaign rhetoric and the realities of governance.
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AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran has strongly criticised Chief Minister Vijay’s speech at a public meeting in Tiruchirappalli, alleging that it failed to address pressing concerns affecting the people and the farming community.
In a statement issued on 2 June 2026, Dhinakaran said there was an expectation that the Chief Minister would respond to demands from the public and farmers regarding schemes that had allegedly been implemented in haste during the past three weeks. However, he claimed that Vijay’s speech was dominated by cinematic dialogues and rhetorical remarks rather than substantive responses to public concerns.
Dhinakaran questioned the government’s handling of law-and-order and welfare issues, stating that problems such as murders, robberies, bribery, crimes against women, the circulation of narcotics and deficiencies in the healthcare sector required urgent intervention. He argued that the six-month period sought by the government to streamline administration could not be used as a justification for delaying action on such matters.
The AMMK leader also criticised the Chief Minister’s remarks regarding youth support and social media outreach, contending that the government should instead focus on addressing the law-and-order issues that continue to emerge on a daily basis.
Referring to election promises made by the ruling party, Dhinakaran said the government had come to power after assuring voters that it would provide 200 units of free electricity and completely waive crop loans obtained by small and marginal farmers. He alleged that after assuming office, the administration had begun citing the state’s financial burden as a reason for not fully implementing its commitments.
Dhinakaran further argued that the government was aware of Tamil Nadu’s debt position prior to the election and therefore should not use it as an excuse for failing to fulfil its promises. He claimed that farmers were disappointed and questioned how the government intended to deliver on the assurances made during the campaign.
The AMMK General Secretary also accused the ruling dispensation of engaging in political manoeuvring to retain power. He alleged that legislators from rival political camps were being targeted and that some had been compelled to resign while facing legal challenges.
Concluding his statement, Dhinakaran said the government would not be able to justify its performance indefinitely by blaming the previous administration’s debts and alleged administrative shortcomings. He asserted that the people would ultimately hold the government accountable if it failed to fulfil the promises made to voters.
The Madras High Court has quashed criminal proceedings initiated against members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) who had been booked for allegedly assembling without prior permission in Ambur, Tirupattur district, on 2 October 2025, during celebrations marking Vijayadasami and the organisation’s centenary year, as reported in Verdictum.
The petitioners had been facing trial before the Judicial Magistrate Court in Ambur for offences under Sections 189(3), 223, 126(2), and 293 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Justice M. Nirmal Kumar allowed the petition seeking quashing of the proceedings and observed that the gathering was held to commemorate Vijayadasami and the 100th anniversary of the RSS.
“…it is admitted fact that the petitioners gathered together which is their fundamental right. In this case, no public lodged a complaint and no public got affected, due to the unlawful assembly by the petitioners. Hence, this Court finds that the petitioners have unlawfully assembled together only to celebrate Vijayadasami festival and 100th year anniversary of their association formation”, the Court observed.
Advocate D. Vijaya Babu appeared on behalf of the petitioners, while Additional Public Prosecutor Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam represented the respondents.
According to the prosecution, the petitioners had assembled in Ambur carrying RSS flags without obtaining prior permission from the authorities. It was alleged that the gathering obstructed public movement and transportation. The Village Administrative Officer (VAO) reportedly instructed the participants to disperse, but they allegedly failed to comply, following which a complaint was lodged.
Based on the complaint, a charge sheet was filed before the trial court. The prosecution cited four witnesses in support of its case — the Village Administrative Officer, two Village Assistants, and the Investigating Officer.
While examining the case, the High Court identified three major shortcomings in the prosecution’s case.
Firstly, despite the incident allegedly taking place in a public area and in full public view, no independent witness from the public had been examined. The only witnesses listed were government officials connected to the case.
Secondly, the prosecution had failed to place any material on record demonstrating that a prohibitory order had been properly promulgated and communicated to the public or that the petitioners had knowingly disobeyed such an order.
Thirdly, the Court found no evidence showing that the gathering had actually caused any disturbance or resulted in any public inconvenience.
“The petitioners unlawfully assembled together to celebrate Vijayadasami festival and 100th year anniversary of their association formation Admittedly, in this case, the occurrence took place in a public place, in public view, surprisingly no public or independent witness examined by the prosecution, which causes serious doubt on the veracity of the complaint. The witnesses cited by the prosecution are only passers-by…”, the Bench observed.
The Court further noted that the charge sheet had been filed within nine days of the registration of the complaint, indicating what it described as a hurried investigation. It also pointed out that no member of the public had either lodged a complaint regarding the gathering or claimed to have been adversely affected by it.
Relying on its earlier decision in Jeevanandham and others v. State Rep. by Inspector of Police and another (2018) 2 LW Crl. 606, the Court concluded that allowing the criminal prosecution to continue would amount to an abuse of the legal process.
“It is seen that the petitioners had followed the rights provided by the Constitution of India and held the protest under the guise of Constitution. A mere reading of the allegations in the final report, the allegations are general in nature and no specific allegations are made against the petitioners to attract the said provisions. Unlawful assembly itself would not amount to commission of offense”, the Bench further observed.
In light of these findings, the High Court quashed the criminal proceedings pending against the RSS members before the Judicial Magistrate Court, Ambur.
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A tea shop employee was allegedly assaulted by a group of men claiming to be functionaries of the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in the Chettimedu area near Red Hills in Chennai, prompting police to register a First Information Report (FIR).
சென்னை, செங்குன்றத்தில் Tea வர தாமதமானதால் பொதுமக்களிடம் கொடூரமான அடிதடியில் ஈடுபட்ட த.வெ.கவினர்!
ஆட்சிக்கு வந்து 1 மாதம் கூட முழுமையடையவில்லை… அதற்குள் இந்த ரவுடித்தனமும், அதிகார மமதையும் தேவையா?
According to reports, the incident occurred at a tea shop in Chettimedu, where a group of men reportedly entered the premises and demanded tea and cigarettes. A complaint filed by the victim, identified as Salman, alleged that the men became aggressive and physically attacked him after he was unable or unwilling to serve them.
CCTV footage purportedly capturing the incident has since surfaced on social media. The footage is said to show the employee being dragged out of the shop and assaulted by multiple individuals.
The accused have been identified in reports as supporters of Vijay Prabhu, the TVK MLA representing the Madhavaram constituency. Salman alleged in his complaint that the attackers claimed to hold positions within the TVK during the altercation.
Following the complaint lodged at the Red Hills Police Station, police registered an FIR and commenced an investigation into the incident. Authorities are reportedly examining the CCTV footage and other evidence as part of the probe.
Police have not yet publicly announced any arrests in connection with the case. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the identities of all those involved and determine the circumstances leading to the assault.
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