TVK functionary expelled after assault allegation at demolition site near Tambaram
A Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) functionary was expelled after being accused of assaulting an excavator operator at a demolition site. The incident, which occurred on May 28, involved a dispute over contractor contact details that escalated to physical violence. Following the viral circulation of video evidence, the party took swift action against the accused individual.
- ▪A TVK functionary was expelled after an assault allegation at a demolition site.
- ▪The incident involved a dispute over contractor contact details that led to physical violence.
- ▪Video evidence of the altercation went viral on social media, prompting the party's response.
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A functionary of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) was expelled from the party and stripped of all posts after he was accused of assaulting an excavator operator during a dispute at a demolition site in New Perungalathur near Tambaram. The Peerkankaranai police received a complaint and launched an inquiry into the incident.The incident reportedly took place on the night of May 28. Harivazhagan had engaged excavator operator Alaguthurai, 32, for the demolition work.According to the complaint, Jay, alias Jayshankar, a TVK functionary from Kadaperi in Tambaram, arrived at the site in a car bearing the party flag, along with a group of associates.
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