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Tribal arrested in Vellore over PMK functionary's murder
Police in Tamil Nadu have arrested a tribal man in connection with the killing of a Pattali Makkal Katchi functionary. Investigators say the victim had borrowed an illegal firearm from the suspect after receiving threats from rival gang members.
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Law enforcement in Vellore arrested a tribal individual on Tuesday in relation to the death of a PMK party official, according to police statements. The investigation revealed that the deceased, identified as Poovarasan, had obtained a country-made firearm from the arrested suspect after facing intimidation from competing criminal groups operating in the region.
Police sources indicated that Poovarasan's decision to acquire the weapon was driven by security concerns stemming from ongoing territorial disputes between rival factions. The circumstances surrounding the functionary's death and the role of the borrowed firearm in the incident remain under investigation by local law enforcement authorities.
The arrest marks a significant development in the case, which has drawn attention to gang-related violence affecting the district. Authorities are continuing their inquiry to establish the full sequence of events leading to the functionary's death and determine the involvement of other potential suspects in the matter.