BJP leader Nainar Nagenthran condemns police officer for ‘threatening’ Thoothukudi journalists
BJP leader Nainar Nagenthran has criticized a police officer for allegedly threatening journalists in Thoothukudi. He urged the Tamil Nadu government to ensure police maintain professional decorum and respect the rights of the media.
Why it matters
It highlights ongoing tensions between law enforcement and the press in India, raising concerns about democratic accountability and police conduct.
BJP State unit president Nainar Nagenthran, on Tuesday (July 21, 2026), termed as “not civilised”, the action of a police officer making aggressive gestures and threatening journalists in Thoothukudi when they attempted to get the comments of arrested Vilathikulam DMK MLA G.V. Markandayan , on Monday evening.
Mr. Nagenthran said police personnel should maintain dignity in their actions. “The khakhi uniform is seen with dignity and respect. If a police officer behaves like a rowdy in public place, it will affect the reputation of the police force. When the trust on the police force is gradually eroding due to the recent lock-up deaths , the police personnel should maintain decorum,” he said.
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