Tension prevailed in Kaliyapettai, near Uthiramer in Kancheepuram district, after Dravidar Kazhagam founder Periyar’s statue was vandalised by miscreants. The face and hand of the statue have been damaged. The statue was installed by local residents 20 years ago, and was inaugurated by Dravidar Kazhagam leaders. The statue has now been covered with a white cloth, and police bandobust has been increased following the incident. Local functionaries of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi are lodging a complaint with the Salavakkam police.

Source: The Hindu January 24, 2020 07:18 UTC