A functionary of the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has reportedly been arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Nagapattinam in connection with an alleged methamphetamine trafficking case, triggering a political attack from Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin.
Udhayanidhi Stalin contrasted the arrest with Vijay’s campaign message, “Give up drugs, take up sports”, questioning the government’s commitment to tackling narcotics.
The DRI has not issued an official statement on the case, and these details could not be independently confirmed. Boobalan, a TVK functionary from Nagapattinam, has been expelled from the party. A photograph of Boobalan with Chief Minister and TVK chief C Joseph Vijay is also being shared on social media.
In a post on X, Udhayanidhi claimed that around 135 kg of methamphetamine, allegedly worth several hundred crore rupees, was involved and that the consignment was intended to be smuggled to Sri Lanka.
The TVK said his alleged involvement in illegal activities was contrary to its principles and directed its cadre to have no dealings with him. In his post, Udhayanidhi contrasted the arrest with Vijay’s campaign message, “Give up drugs, take up sports”, questioning the government’s commitment to tackling narcotics.
“The functionary has been expelled the moment it was known to the party. We can’t do background checks of every member.
Speaking to NDTV, TVK spokesperson M Sathya Kumar said the party had expelled Boobalan as soon as it learnt of the allegations. Sometimes they take pictures with leaders,” he said.
