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, leading to the arrest of a DYFI activist who exposed the incident. The vandalism has highlighted tensions between political allies and raised concerns about police handling of the situation. Residents of Didirkuppam, who rely on the water supply, are caught in the conflict over access to water resources.
- ▪A mob vandalized a water pipeline and tank supplying water to over 30 families in Didirkuppam.
- ▪The incident was allegedly instigated by Perumal, a DMK functionary, who claimed the pipeline was illegally connected.
- ▪DYFI activist Illavarasan was arrested after exposing the vandalism, raising concerns about police bias.
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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.
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