A DMK functionary in Coimbatore has triggered controversy after a video surfaced showing him angrily confronting and threatening a uniformed sub-inspector in broad daylight. In the clip, the DMK district deputy secretary Kottai Abbas can be heard saying, “Are DMK members lunatic? Are you a rowdy? I’ll finish/destroy (tholachiduven) you off!! I will take off your shirt. Speak mindfully,” sparking outrage online as the video quickly went viral.
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The incident occurred against the backdrop of political tension in Coimbatore, where the AIADMK had launched its campaign ahead of upcoming elections. To mark AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s visit to the Town Hall area, party executives had erected welcome banners throughout the district.
However, the situation escalated when AIADMK cadres alleged that DMK members had concealed one of their banners with a DMK banner. The dispute intensified when DMK supporters reportedly removed AIADMK’s banner, leading to a heated exchange between the two groups.
Police intervened to mediate and calm both sides, but tensions remained high. Upon hearing about the conflict, DMK district deputy secretary Kottai Abbas arrived at the scene and lashed out at the officers present. In a heated tone, he rebuked the sub-inspector, saying, “Are DMK members lunatic? Are you a rowdy? I’ll finish/destroy (tholachiduven) you off!! I will take off your shirt. Speak mindfully.”
The situation further escalated as DMK cadres accused Ukkadam Sub-Inspector Ajay Sharma of acting on behalf of former AIADMK minister S.P. Velumani, shouting slogans to that effect. The video of the confrontation continues to circulate widely on social media, sparking criticism and political debate.
(With Inputs From Vikatan)
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