Tension in Kunnam as clash breaks out between protesting DMK and VCK workers
A clash erupted between workers of the VCK and DMK in Kunnam, leading to significant tension in the area. The confrontation began during protests against remarks made by party leaders, despite police denying permission for the demonstrations. One DMK member was injured and required hospitalization due to the violence.
- ▪The clash occurred at Kunnam in Perambalur district.
- ▪Workers from both parties protested against remarks made by their leaders.
- ▪A DMK member was injured and admitted to the hospital.
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A clash broke out between workers of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) at Kunnam in Perambalur district on Tuesday, causing tension in the town.The workers fought and hurled stones at each other, even as the police tried to restore order. The trouble started soon after the workers of the two parties assembled at the Kunnam bus stop in the morning to stage protests, though the police had denied them permission.While the VCK workers were there to protest against DMK senior leader A. Raja’s remarks against the VCK, those of the DMK were there to hold a demonstration to condemn the remarks made against Mr. Raja by a district functionary of the VCK.The police said the workers of both parties raised slogans, and a quarrel soon broke out.
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