Elections for urban local bodies were held on the heels of yesterday. In this, it was alleged by the AIADMK that some DMK-winners in the 49th ward in Raipuram, Chennai had trespassed into the polling booths and cast their votes fraudulently.
Meanwhile, the AIADMK nabbed a DMK executive for trying to drive illegally. Some started attacking him in the presence of former minister Jayakumar. Then, Jayakumar stopped him by telling him not to hit the captured person and to tie his hand. Later, Jayakumar sternly told the man to take off his shirt.
Following this, the man’s shirt was taken off and his hands were tied. Then, without a shirt, he was brought in procession half-naked. Jayakumar asked him, “What is your job here from another ward and how many fraudulent votes did you cast from DMK?” These video footages went viral on social media.
Subsequent case against former minister Jayakumar and his supporters
Rayapuram police have registered a case against 110 people, including 95 men and 15 women, including his supporters, including former minister Jayakumar. A case has been registered against Jayakumar under 8 sections in the case of taking the youth half-naked.
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In this situation, the police arrested Jayakumar, a former minister from his home in Pattinapakkam, Chennai. So, there has been a stir in the political arena. The AIADMK has stated that it will take up the matter legally.
Meanwhile, video footage taken when Jayakumar was arrested from his home is currently circulating on social media.
In the video, more than 30 policemen gather at his home to arrest him. They call him to come to the police station. His wife interrupts and stops him from taking the police and raises the question over and over. The police also respond calmly to him and take the initiative to take him away.
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