On 29 May 2025, MC Murugesan, the elder brother of ruling DMK MLA MC Shanmugaiah of Ottapidaram, was arrested in connection with a land dispute and harassment case, after a woman filed a complaint accusing him of threats and coercion.
The complaint was filed by Muthumadathi, a resident of Thapathi village, who alleged that Murugesan had confronted her and her husband, Marimuthu, while they were returning from a visit to Tiruchendur temple. According to her statement, the incident took place in Muthaiahpuram, where Murugesan allegedly pressured her to sell her 4.5-acre property in Ottapidaram at a reduced price — a deal she had reportedly refused multiple times in the past.
Based on her complaint, the Muthaiahpuram police registered a First Information Report (FIR) and took Murugesan into custody. He was later presented before a judicial magistrate and remanded to 14 days of judicial custody on Friday.
Police sources added that Murugesan, who was found unwell during a routine medical checkup, has been admitted to Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital under police surveillance.
Murugesan is known to be a real estate dealer, involved in acquiring land from farmers — allegedly for renewable energy projects. His political connection to the DMK MLA from Ottapidaram has drawn significant public attention to the case.
(With Inputs From TNIE)
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