DMK functionary held for tearing CM Vijay's photo on TVK board in Anna Nagar

CHENNAI: The Anna Nagar police arrested a 29-year-old DMK functionary for allegedly damaging a photograph of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay displayed on a board installed by the local branch of the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

The incident was reported after an unidentified person allegedly used a sharp object to tear the photograph on the board, which was inaugurated by Palani, Anna Nagar constituency district secretary, on August 30.

Janakiraman, secretary of the TVK’s 102nd ward branch, lodged a complaint with the Anna Nagar police, following which an investigation was launched.

During the inquiry, police identified the culprit as Abhishek (29), reportedly the deputy organiser of the DMK's 101st ward. Officials said Abhishek was a 'C category' history-sheeter. He was arrested, and further investigation is under way.