Ex-AIADMK MLA booked for threatening CM OPS

February 14, 2017 00:14

News Minute reports: An FIR has been filed against former AIADMK MLA VP Kalairajan at the Teynampet police station for allegedly threatening to "chop off" caretaker Chief Minister O Panneerselvam's hands.

Though Teynampet police inspector Giri confirmed that the FIR was lodged two days ago, he refused to divulge any other details.

Kalairajan reportedly made the comment while speaking to the media at Poes Garden last week.

According to ANI, Kalairajan had on Friday said, "If you (Panneerselvam) provoke/hit me, I'll do the same; Amma taught us to do namaskar with hands, but they can be used in other way". (sic)

"Haven't threatened #OPanneerselvam, but if he touches us, will reply; AIADMK HQ & Poes Garden come under my distt area, so have rights," (sic) he added.

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