In a shocking incident, Poovai M K Rajaji, 45, the state president of the Hindu Marumalarchi Munnetra Munnani (Hindu Renaissance Progressive Front), was brutally hacked to death on Wednesday evening in Poonamallee. The attack occurred while Rajaji was at a local tea shop, enjoying a cup of tea.
According to eyewitnesses, two assailants entered the tea stall with the clear intention of killing Rajaji. Armed with sharp weapons, they cornered him and delivered several fatal blows. The horrific scene caused customers in the shop to flee in panic. The attackers quickly fled the scene after ensuring Rajaji’s death.
Upon receiving information about the incident, police rushed to the spot and transported Rajaji to a nearby government hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead on arrival. His body has been sent for autopsy, and forensic teams have collected evidence from the crime scene.
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The police have obtained CCTV footage from the area and registered a case. They are currently investigating the motive behind the murder, considering both personal rivalry and political vengeance as possible causes. Special teams have been formed to apprehend the perpetrators and uncover the full details of the incident.
The brutal murder of Rajaji has sent shockwaves throughout Tamil Nadu, raising serious concerns about the state’s law and order situation. Locals expressed their frustration, stating, “It is evidence that the law and order situation has deteriorated. Police are busy catching men from opposition parties, YouTubers, and social media activists. They go outside states to catch them like terrorists and most wanted criminals, but they can’t find out the whereabouts of Ashok Kumar, the brother of V Senthil Balaji, who is now cooling his heels in Puzhal Central jail.”
Drug Menace Reaches Alarming Levels in State; Six Arrested for Vandalism in Kodambakkam
The drug menace in the state has reached an alarming level, with daily arrests of youths and peddlers. Crimes committed under the influence of drugs and alcohol are also on the rise. In a recent incident, police arrested six individuals, including four juveniles, after a video surfaced showing a group of ten youths vandalizing public property and threatening anyone who questioned their rowdyism.
The youths caused significant damage in the Varadarajan Pettai area of Kodambakkam on the night of May 21. They damaged parked vehicles, tore down banners and billboards, and created a general ruckus. When a man confronted them, the gang attacked him with a machete. They also entered shops and demanded money from the owners.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Ameer Basha, M. Guhan, and four minors. Videos have emerged showing youths dancing in the middle of the road, creating disturbances in public places, and threatening or misbehaving with the public, including women, while under the influence of ganja or other narcotic drugs.
The police have been criticised for their reactive approach, often waiting for the public or affected individuals to report incidents rather than acting on their intelligence or informer networks. Playback singer Suchitra has claimed that at rave parties and midnight gatherings, VIPs are served cocaine and other synthetic drugs on silver plates. The drug culture among VIPs and film personalities, including young actors, has been prevalent in Kollywood for some time.
The High Court has rightly observed that the drug mafia cannot operate without the collusion of the police. International drug peddler and former DMK NRI wing functionary Jaffar Sadik is reported to have confessed to selling drugs to people in the film industry.
