Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Stalin Criticizes CM Vijay Over Alleged Custodial Death
A 26-year-old man named Arunachalam from Thoothukudi died after being in police custody.
He was arrested for selling liquor illegally.
His family says he was beaten by the police, which caused his death.
People in his community are protesting and demanding a fair investigation.
The leader of the DMK party, M.K. Stalin, is criticizing the Tamil Nadu government for not taking responsibility or apologizing.
The government has not said anything publicly about the incident.
Arunachalam, 26, died after being in police custody in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
He was arrested on July 17 for allegedly selling liquor illegally.
Family alleges he was assaulted by police, leading to his death.
Protests erupted demanding a fair investigation and action against those responsible.
DMK president M.K. Stalin criticized the government for not taking accountability or apologizing.
- Who
- Arunachalam, a 26-year-old man from Thoothukudi, and DMK president M.K. Stalin
- What
- Alleged custodial death and criticism of the Tamil Nadu government's response
- When
- Arunachalam died on July 23; arrested on July 17
- Where
- Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Allegations of police assault leading to death and government's failure to respond
DMK's Criticism
Government's Silence
Accountability and Apology
DMK's Criticism
DMK president M.K. Stalin demands accountability and an apology from the government for the custodial death of Arunachalam, criticizing the Chief Minister's silence.
Government's Silence
The Tamil Nadu government has not publicly responded to the allegations or offered an apology to the family.
- Victim's Name
- Arunachalam
- Age of Victim
- 26 years old
- Location
- Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
- Date of Arrest
- July 17
- Date of Death
- July 23
- Charges
- Selling liquor illegally in the black market
- Critic
- DMK president M.K. Stalin
- Government Response
- No public response or apology
