Residents of Thirumandurai in Perambalur district accused Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) cadres of vandalizing their houses following a clash between two local factions. Five houses were reportedly damaged, and three individuals were injured in the incident, requiring hospital treatment.
The conflict allegedly stemmed from an ongoing dispute between the nephew of VCK leader Thirumavalavan and the AIADMK union secretary, with tensions exacerbated by animosity related to local body elections. According to reports, a few days earlier, supporters of AIADMK leader Ilayaraja allegedly attacked a cleaner, believed to be a supporter of Selvamani, in Thirumandurai. In retaliation, Ilayaraja’s supporters are said to have vandalized five houses of Selvamani’s supporters using sticks and sickles. Subsequently, Selvamani’s supporters reportedly retaliated, attacking four homes in Ilayaraja’s locality.
Locals claim that VCK members, led by a relative of party chief Thirumavalavan, orchestrated the house vandalism. Residents allege that the attacks are part of ongoing party-related tensions and that the police have not taken adequate action to address the situation, with some accusing law enforcement of ignoring their complaints.
One of the victims, speaking to the press, said, “Thirumavalavan’s nephew, out of jealousy for us garlanding MGR on his birthday today, came and vandalized our houses. This has been going on for the last ten to fifteen years. Do we have any land dispute with them? No; it’s all due to party differences. Thirumavalavan’s nephew, who lives in the town, is behind all this. Today, he came, broke everything, and left. All were under the influence of weed, hitting women. Thirumavalavan should come here to this town and witness this.”
"திருமா உறவினரின் தூண்டுதலில் தாக்குதல்.. இப்போ திருமா இங்க வரணும்'' – பெண் ஆவேசம்..#Perambalur #ThanthiTV pic.twitter.com/v5h3rvn0JU
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