In a disturbing turn of events, Baladurai (73), a resident of Chennai, has alleged that a group of men claiming to be supporters of DMK MLA Prabhakar Raja threatened to kill him over a land dispute in Vadapalani.
According to a complaint filed by Baladurai, he had taken a piece of land on lease in Vadapalani. A group of around 30 individuals, allegedly associated with the ruling DMK party, arrived at the location with a JCB machine. The group reportedly demolished the perimeter wall and shutter of the leased property.
A video recorded by Baladurai’s son captures the aftermath of the incident. In the footage, the son claims that the men not only caused destruction but also issued death threats. “They threatened to kill us, saying they belong to the ruling party,” he said.
திமுக எம்எல்ஏ கட்டுப்பஞ்சாய்த்தா ?
என்னோட கேண்டீனை JCB வெச்சு அடிச்சு ஒடச்சிட்டாங்க.. உள்ள இருந்த பொருட்கள் எல்லாத்தையும் ரோட்ல தூக்கி வீசிட்டாங்க.. MLA பிரபாகர் ராஜா ஆதரவாளர்கள் மீது காவல் நிலையத்தில் புகார்இரும்பு கரம் கொண்டு முதல்வர் நடவடிக்கை எடுப்பார் @mkstalin pic.twitter.com/BEgjcfLQNw
— K.Ashok adv (@ashok777_kalam) April 16, 2025
The family is demanding immediate action against the attackers and protection from further intimidation. Baladurai has appealed to the authorities to take cognizance of the involvement of political supporters in land grabbing and intimidation tactics.
Despite the seriousness of the allegations, there has been no official response yet from MLA Prabhakar Raja or the DMK.
“ஆளுங்கட்சி எனக்கூறி கொலை மிரட்டல் விடுக்கின்றனர்”#Vadapalani | #Chennai | #DMK pic.twitter.com/M7QtsZatlj
— PuthiyathalaimuraiTV (@PTTVOnlineNews) April 16, 2025
(With inputs from Tamil Indian Express)
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