A police constable sustained serious injuries after being hit by a car allegedly linked to Aadhav Arjuna, a member of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) during a campaign event of actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay in Tiruchirappalli.
The incident occurred when Vijay visited the city to file his nomination for the Tiruchirappalli East Assembly constituency. He arrived at the Corporation Zonal Office in the Palakkarai area in the morning, waited for about an hour, and filed his nomination around 12:30 PM. He later proceeded to the nearby Marakkadai area for campaign activities.
According to reports, a car carrying TVK member Aadhav Arjuna rammed into a police constable who was on duty for security arrangements at the venue. The vehicle allegedly ran over the constable’s leg, resulting in a fracture. Fellow police personnel rushed to his aid and shifted him to a hospital in an ambulance, where he is currently undergoing treatment.
ஆதவ் அர்ஜூனா கார் ஏறி இறங்கியதில் உடைந்த காவலரின் கால்.. வலியால் கதறி துடித்த காவலரை தூக்கி சென்ற த.வெ.க. தொண்டர்கள்..#Trichy | #TVKVijay | #Campiagn | #Car | #Police | #PolimerNews pic.twitter.com/wuNjDRtehp
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Earlier in the day, Vijay had conducted a roadshow despite not having permission. During the event near Melapudur, a two-wheeler reportedly lost balance amid the crowd, causing a woman to sustain minor injuries. Vijay is said to have briefly stopped, checked on those injured, and continued his programme.
Following the accident involving the constable, Vijay continued with his scheduled campaign activities and later left for the airport.
As of now, no official statement has been issued by the TVK regarding the incident.
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