After the related video went viral on social media, Karivalamvanthanallur police registered a case and arrested Ramachandran (A) Murthy (22) and Petik shop owner Maheswaran (40). Following this, the revenue department sealed Maheswaran Pettikadai shop. The accused have also been barred from entering the city.
Today, barricades have been placed inside Panchakulam village and police guard has been put in place. Vehicles entering the village are allowed to enter the town after being inspected. Vehicles going into the town are being sent with numbers marked with their names. Through this, political parties and community organizations have been restricted from entering the village.
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In this case, Mallika, who was holding additional responsibility as village administrative officer in Panjakulam, was released from additional responsibility. Subbulakshmi, Kotakshiar of Sankaranko, issued an order appointing Mariappan as the village administrative officer in his place.