Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Man Detained with Handgun at Vijay's Rally in Puducherry
On December 9, 2025, a man from Tamil Nadu tried to enter a rally led by actor-politician Vijay in Puducherry.
He was carrying a handgun and was detained by the police.
The rally was organized by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and had strict security measures due to a previous tragic incident.
Only 5,000 people were allowed in, and the police frisked everyone.
Vijay spoke at the rally, promising to support Puducherry and criticizing the Central and Tamil Nadu governments for not addressing the union territory's issues.
He also praised the Puducherry administration for its security arrangements.
A man from Tamil Nadu was detained at actor Vijay's rally in Puducherry for carrying a handgun.
The rally was organized by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) with strict security measures, allowing only 5,000 attendees.
The man claimed to be a personal security officer with a licensed revolver but was detained for further inquiry.
Vijay addressed the rally, promising to support Puducherry and criticizing the Central and Tamil Nadu governments.
The rally was the first public outreach program by TVK after the Karur stampede incident that claimed 41 lives.
- Who
- A man from Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga district, actor-politician Vijay, TVK supporters, Puducherry police
- What
- A man was detained for carrying a handgun at Vijay's rally; Vijay addressed the rally and spoke about Puducherry's issues
- When
- December 9, 2025
- Where
- Uppalam Harbour Complex, Puducherry
- Why
- The man claimed to be a personal security officer with a licensed revolver; Vijay aimed to show support for Puducherry and criticize the Central and Tamil Nadu governments
- Location
- Uppalam, Puducherry
- Event
- TVK rally
- Date
- December 9, 2025
- Attendees
- 5,000 (restricted entry)
- Security Personnel
- 1,500
- Incident
- Man detained with handgun
- Rally Organizer
- Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
- Key Speaker
- Actor-politician Vijay
Sources
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