BJP Tiruppur unit refutes police claim that the accused arrested for damaging an ATM belonged to their party. The incident occurred on July 20, and the accused was arrested on Sunday.
Coimbatore: The BJP Tiruppur unit on Monday strongly denied the city police's claim that a man arrested for vandalizing an ATM of a private bank was affiliated with their party. The incident, which took place on July 20 at a shopping complex along Sri Nagar Main Road in Anupperpalayam, resulted in damage estimated at Rs. 55,000 to the ATM machine.
According to a press release issued by the city police, the accused, identified as Muruganantham, was arrested on Sunday based on evidence gathered from CCTV footage. The police had described him as a local functionary of the BJP and stated that he was apprehended from his residence in Avinashigoundampalayam.
However, BJP Tiruppur unit president B. Senthilvel issued a counter statement on Monday, clarifying the party's stance. Senthilvel revealed that Muruganandham, who had previously left the DMK to join the BJP, had been expelled from the party on July 23. The expulsion came after Muruganandham allegedly ignored multiple warnings against engaging in activities that could tarnish the party's reputation.
The BJP's denial of Muruganantham's affiliation highlights the complexities of political allegiances and the importance of accurate representation in criminal cases. As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen how this discrepancy between the police statement and the BJP's claim will be addressed.
According to a press release issued by the city police, the accused, identified as Muruganantham, was arrested on Sunday based on evidence gathered from CCTV footage. The police had described him as a local functionary of the BJP and stated that he was apprehended from his residence in Avinashigoundampalayam.
However, BJP Tiruppur unit president B. Senthilvel issued a counter statement on Monday, clarifying the party's stance. Senthilvel revealed that Muruganandham, who had previously left the DMK to join the BJP, had been expelled from the party on July 23. The expulsion came after Muruganandham allegedly ignored multiple warnings against engaging in activities that could tarnish the party's reputation.
The BJP's denial of Muruganantham's affiliation highlights the complexities of political allegiances and the importance of accurate representation in criminal cases. As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen how this discrepancy between the police statement and the BJP's claim will be addressed.