Case Filed Against TVK MLA for Alleged Assault on Journalist in Sholinghur
The Sholinghur police in Ranipet district have registered a criminal case against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLA Kapil following allegations that he assaulted a journalist, snatched his mobile phone, deleted video recordings, and issued death threats. The incident is said to have occurred recently at the Vanniyar Community Hall in Sholinghur.
The case was registered based on a statement given by T. Aranganathan, a 50-year-old journalist from Sholinghur, who is currently undergoing treatment for injuries sustained in the alleged attack. According to the complaint, the MLA and several of his associates were involved in the incident.
The police have invoked Sections 296(b), 115(2), and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against the MLA and the named associates. These provisions relate to voluntarily causing hurt, criminal intimidation, and wrongful restraint or confinement, respectively.
Further details of the altercation have not been officially disclosed. The investigation is ongoing, and the police have stated that appropriate legal procedures are being followed.
This incident raises concerns about the safety of journalists in the region and the need for accountability when public representatives are accused of such misconduct. The accused MLA has not yet issued a public statement regarding the allegations.
