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Vijay-led TVK candidate's office set on fire near Trichy; probe launched
Unidentified persons set fire to the election office of TVK candidate Ramesh in Pettavaythalai, Srirangam, near Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Tamil Nadu, ahead of counting. The TVK filed a formal police complaint and has urged immediate action.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights potential political violence ahead of electoral counting and triggers an official investigation and response from the party.
Timeline
2 Events
TVK files formal complaint with local police; calls for action
April 24, 2026
The TVK union secretary filed a formal complaint at the local police station regarding the fire at the candidate's office; the party has sought immediate action.
Fire breaks out at TVK candidate Ramesh's election office in Pettavaythalai
April 24, 2026
Unidentified persons reportedly set fire to the election office of TVK candidate Ramesh in the Pettavaythalai area of Srirangam Assembly constituency near Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Tamil Nadu. The incident was reported as counting was days away.