A complaint has been lodged against a DMK executive for allegedly assaulting a clothing store owner in Old Washermanpet, Chennai, and attempting to seize the shop.
Mano Shankar, a resident of Old Washermanpet and the owner of the clothing store, has submitted a complaint to the Police Commissioner’s office.
In his complaint, he accused DMK executive Rajan of attempting to take over his store in collaboration with a known criminal with a history of offenses. After filing the complaint, Mano Shankar spoke to reporters, claiming that Rajan had threatened to kill him if he did not comply with his demands.
A CCTV video has surfaced showing DMK executive Rajan allegedly plotting to seize a clothing store in collaboration with a known criminal, sparking fear among the public.
The footage, recorded the night before the incident, captures Rajan discussing the plan with history-sheeters. They were heard saying that if they managed to take over the store, they could lease it for an advance of ₹1 crore and generate a monthly income of ₹1 lakh. They also mentioned that the issue could be resolved by bribing senior police officials with ₹20 lakh.
Criminals Niranja, Lenin Kumar, and Karthik reportedly agreed to the plan but suggested that, instead of directly getting involved, it would be safer to use women to avoid suspicion. On 27 February 2025, they executed their scheme by sending a group of local women disguised as customers into the store. The women caused a commotion and allegedly attempted to place an empty almirah inside the shop to fabricate evidence of ownership.
Following the incident, the store owner filed a complaint at the Royapuram police station. Speaking to reporters, he claimed, “There were around 20-30 people recording videos, trying to provoke us into reacting so they could use it as evidence against us.”
It is further alleged that after the case was registered, the CCTV cameras were destroyed, leading to another complaint. Additionally, two FIRs had already been filed against DMK executive Rajan and his brother Jayakumar at the police station. However, no action has been taken against them, reportedly due to their political connections as members of the ruling party and Jayakumar has been continuously threatening them to withdraw the case.
ஜவுளிக்கடையை அபகரிக்க சவுண்டு சரோஜாக்களை இறக்கிவிட்டு `கரைவேட்டி’ ஆடிய மங்காத்தா ஆட்டம்#Textileshop #dmk #kutrasarithiram pic.twitter.com/GIAiuufEJc
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This is not the only instance where DMK functionary Rajan has been accused of illegal land occupation. Previously, he and his associates had taken the land of Arulmigu Chinna Seniamman Temple in Old Washermanpet on lease for three years. However, even after the lease period ended, they refused to vacate the premises.
Instead, they allegedly constructed two unauthorized buildings on the land and began renting them out for ₹50,000 per month. Despite an eviction order being issued as early as 2015, the group has continued to occupy the property and profit from it. The temple falls under the jurisdiction of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department and is located near the residence of DMK HR&CE Minister Sekar Babu. However, no action has been taken to reclaim the land.
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