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- BJP Tamil Nadu president Nainar Nagenthran condemned a police officer in Thoothukudi who made aggressive gestures and threatened journalists trying to get comments from arrested Vilathikulam DMK MLA G.V.
- Markandayan.
- He called the conduct 'not civilised' and said such behaviour damages the reputation of the police force, especially amid eroding public trust after recent lock-up deaths.
- He urged Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to ensure the police do not infringe on the basic rights of the media.
What to watch next
- Any action or response from the Chief Minister or police department on the incident
- Whether journalists in Thoothukudi face further restrictions while covering the MLA's arrest
- Continuing scrutiny of police conduct amid recent lock-up death cases
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Named India · C. Joseph Vijay · Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam · G.V. Markandayan · Thoothukudi · Bharatiya Janata Party · Nainar Nagenthran
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