DMK functionary allegedly instigates vandalism of public water supply; DYFI activist held after he exposes it in Krishnagiri
A DMK functionary allegedly instigated a mob to vandalize a public water supply in Krishnagiri, prompting the arrest of DYFI district secretary Illavarasan, who exposed the incident; the case revealed tensions between political allies and accusations of police mishandling after a counter-complaint was filed against the activist. The vandalism targeted a pipeline and mini tank serving over 30 families in Didirkuppam. Illavarasan was arrested in a pre-dawn operation despite reporting the damage. The conflict arose over claims the pipeline was illegally connected to his home.
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A mob damaging a public water supply, allegedly instigated by a DMK functionary, and the arrest of the DYFI’s Krishnagiri district secretary in a pre-dawn move after he exposed the vandalism revealed the fault lines on the ground between key political allies. It has also exposed police bungling up a straight-up case of vandalism, with a counter-complaint against the DYFI activist.On Sunday (April 26, 2026), a mob allegedly instigated by Perumal, the spouse of ex-panchayat president of Karadigoundanur panchayat in Samalpatty, and a DMK functionary, vandalised the pipeline and a 1,000-litre mini tank supplying water to over 30 families in the neighbouring Didirkuppam. The mob alleged that the pipeline was illegally connected by the DYFI’s district secretary, Illavarasan, to his house.
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