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PMK functionary attacks candidate over financial dispute at Salem police station
Suresh Kumar, a PMK (S. Ramadoss faction) assembly candidate from Omalur, was attacked by a PMK functionary on the premises of the Omalur police station after appearing for investigation into a case. The assailant allegedly lent Kumar ₹20 lakh years earlier and demanded repayment. The incident occurred on May 1, 2026; a report was published on May 2, 2026.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights intra-party tensions and potential threats to political candidates ahead of elections, raising concerns about security and party discipline.
Timeline
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Article reporting the incident published
May 2, 2026
An article reporting the incident was published (May 2, 2026, 04:48 pm IST).
PMK functionary attacks candidate at police station
May 1, 2026
Shortly after Kumar emerged from the police station, PMK functionary Ayyavu, who had reportedly lent ₹20 lakh to Kumar a few years earlier, attacked him on the police station premises.
Suresh Kumar appeared before Omalur police for investigation
May 1, 2026
Suresh Kumar appeared before the Omalur police for investigation in a case on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Suresh Kumar contested as PMK (S. Ramadoss faction) candidate in Omalur
2026
Suresh Kumar, a PMK candidate from the S. Ramadoss faction, contested in the recently held Assembly election in the Omalur Assembly constituency.