In a concerning incident that unfolded at a toll plaza in Vallam, Vellore, a complaint has been filed against a prominent DMK leader for allegedly refusing to pay the toll fee and subsequently instigating an attack on toll plaza employees. What has added fuel to the fire is the alleged inaction by the police in addressing the issue promptly.
DMK thugs unleashing their trade mark rowdyism…. pic.twitter.com/wYWIafiTzV
— Vishwatma 🇮🇳 (@HLKodo) June 24, 2023
The incident occurred when DMK cadre member Manimaaran, hailing from the Anaicut region, attempted to pass through the two-wheeler section of the toll plaza with his car. However, the tollgate workers rightly stopped his vehicle and requested payment for the toll fee. In a startling turn of events, Manimaaran vehemently refused to pay and engaged in a heated argument with the toll plaza employees.
The situation quickly escalated as the DMK supporters accompanying Manimaaran allegedly joined in and attacked the toll plaza workers, leading to a violent altercation. The ensuing brawl caused significant disruption and chaos at the toll plaza. Disturbingly, during the scuffle, three tollgate workers, including a woman, sustained injuries.
In response to the altercation and armed with CCTV footage capturing the incident, the toll plaza workers promptly lodged a complaint against Manimaaran at the local police station. However, to the dismay of many, the police allegedly failed to take immediate action against the DMK cadre member. Instead, reports suggest that the authorities attempted to reconcile the conflicting parties, further exacerbating concerns over the handling of the situation.
Questions regarding the impartiality and efficiency of the police force have come to the forefront, casting a shadow on the incident and raising concerns about potential political influence during DMK rule.
On the other hand, the police have arrested BJP supporter Uma Gargi on another case for her social media posts.
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