CHENNAI: A father and his son were arrested near Tiruvallur on charges of assaulting and bitting off the ear of a DMK functionary. According to the Sevvapet police, the arrested were identified as Mari (70) and his son Mahalingam (42). His wife, Devika, is the Thaneerkulam panchayat president. Mahalingam’s father, Mari, who was in the auto got out and started arguing. The police arrested Mahalingam and Mari on Monday.

Source: Indian Express March 06, 2024 02:11 UTC