DMK councillor arrested for beating army soldier to death in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri
The DMK councillor, who allegedly attacked and killed an Indian Army soldier, was arrested along with his accomplices in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district, police said on Wednesday.
ANI
Feb 16, 2023 06:36 IST
Krishnagiri (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 16 (ANI): The DMK councillor, who allegedly attacked and killed an Indian Army soldier, was arrested along with his accomplices in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district, police said on Wednesday.
According to the police, DMK Councillor, Chinnasamy (50), had an argument with a 33-year-old army man over washing clothes at a water tank near the victim's house.
The brawl escalated to an extent that the DMK Councillor along with nine persons allegedly attacked the victim Prabhu, and his brother, Prabhakaran later that day.
Based on Prabhakaran's complaint, Krishnagiri Police has arrested the main accused Chinnasamy and nine others including Chinnasamy's son Rajapandi.
Prabhu who was undergoing treatment in a private hospital at Hossur, succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday night.
BJP senior leader Khushbu Sundar took an aim at the ruling DMK and questioned the deteriorating law and order condition in the State.
Taking to Twitter the BJP leader said, "Where are we heading? A serving soldier has been murdered by a DMK functionary. Shame on us if we remain silent even now. @mkstalin
avl, is this the much-hyped vidiyal people voted for? Goondaism & failing law & order in my State in scaring & worrying too." (ANI)
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