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TVK legislator faces criminal charges in Puducherry trespass case

A Member of Legislative Assembly from the Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam party has been booked on charges of trespass and assault in Puducherry, according to police records.

LSN India · 22 August 2026

TVK legislator faces criminal charges in Puducherry trespass case

Police in Puducherry have registered a case against a TVK MLA following allegations of trespass and assault, marking the latest in a series of legal proceedings involving regional party representatives in the union territory.

The case was filed based on a complaint regarding an incident involving the legislator's alleged unauthorized entry onto private property and subsequent confrontation with individuals present at the location. The exact circumstances leading to the filing of charges remained unclear as of reports, though police confirmed that the case had been formally registered.

The TVK, a party that has grown in prominence across Tamil Nadu and neighboring regions, has not immediately responded to requests for comment regarding the charges against its party member. The MLA's legal team is expected to present their version of events before the appropriate judicial authorities.

The development comes as political tensions remain elevated in Puducherry, where regional parties continue to expand their footprint in local governance and administrative matters.