Police question Sekarbabu over clash between DMK and TVK members on polling day
DMK MLA P.K. Sekarbabu was questioned by police regarding a violent clash between DMK and TVK party members during polling in the Harbour constituency. The incident involved a verbal altercation that escalated into physical assault, leading to injuries among TVK functionaries.
Why it matters
The incident underscores political tensions during election periods and the role of law enforcement in maintaining order between competing political factions.
The police questioned DMK MLA and former Minister P.K. Sekarbabu for three hours in connection with a case relating to clash between DMK members and functionaries of the TVK in the Harbour constituency during polling.
The dispute involved TVK functionaries, including the party’s Harbour candidate Sinora Ashok, and members of DMK led by Mr. Sekarbabu. What began as a verbal altercation escalated into a scuffle and physical assault. The police said some TVK functionaries were injured in the clash.
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