In a concerning incident that highlights the deteriorating state of law and order in Tamil Nadu, a DMK functionary in Pudukkottai allegedly threatened and attempted to assault police officers who were conducting a raid on an illegal bar involved in the sale of liquor without proper permission.
Residents of Vanakkankaadu village in the Pudukkottai district had reported the unauthorized sale of alcohol at a bar operating near the Tasmac store. However, the Vadakaadu police failed to take any action despite the complaints. As a result, residents approached the Alangudi Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Deepak Rajini, who promptly formed a special team to address the issue.
The special team, consisting of two police officers, conducted a raid on the illegal bar and apprehended a person named Parimalam, who was involved in the illegal sale of liquor. The officers intended to take him to the police station on a two-wheeler.
However, the situation took an ugly turn when a DMK functionary named Mathiyazhagan, allegedly connected to the illegal bar, attempted to forcibly free Parimalam from police custody. He hurled obscene words at the officers and even tried to physically assault them using his slippers. Mathiyazhagan boasted about his links with a DMK minister and demanded the release of the accused individual.
In a surprising turn of events, one of the police officers captured the incident on video. Realizing that his actions were being recorded, Mathiyazhagan abruptly changed his behavior and started attacking the arrested individual, Parimalam, in an attempt to portray himself as a law-abiding citizen in front of the camera.
The video capturing the altercation has now gone viral on social media, raising concerns about the brazen behavior of political functionaries and the deteriorating law and order situation in Tamil Nadu. Despite the police managing to arrest Parimalam, the criminal involved in the illegal liquor trade, no action has been taken against Mathiyazhagan for obstructing a government officer from performing his duty.
This incident brings into question the efficacy of the law enforcement system under Chief Minister MK Stalin’s administration and raises concerns about the safety and security of both the public and law enforcement officials.
(with inputs from Polimer News)
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