A.V. Arumugam, a DMK councilor and zonal committee president from Manali, Chennai, has been charged under four sections, including those related to abduction and financial fraud.
According to the complaint, Arumugam had entered into a land purchase agreement valued at ₹16 crore, but allegedly paid only ₹50 lakh.
When the seller, identified as Ramesh, demanded the remaining amount, he was reportedly abducted and assaulted.
Based on this allegation, police have initiated legal proceedings against Arumugam.
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