Chennai, Jan. 15 -- In a shocking incident, a functionary of the ruling DMK was among three people arrested in a gun running caseat Melapalayam by the Tirunelveli City police, triggering strong condemnations from the Opposition AIADMK and its ally, the BJP.
Reports received from the southern Tirunelveli district today said he was arrested on charges of stocking illegal guns and pistols and selling them through social medias like Instagram.
The reports said acting on the information, Tirunelveli City Police Commissioner Manivannan formed a special team which arrestedthe duo and later the DMK functionary.
While keeping a watch, the team intercepted one Aamer Suhail (26) who told about the illegal gun business. He also told the police that ...