Video: VCK protest turns violent after TN cop slaps passing man, he retaliates
A Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi protest in Thanjavur escalated into violence. A police officer slapped a man who attempted to pass through the blockade. The man retaliated by slapping the officer back during the heated exchange. Police intervened and forcibly arrested the man after he refused to cooperate. Authorities stated minimal force was used to contain the situation and prevent escalation.
On Monday, a protest by the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) in Thanjavur turned violent when a police officer slapped a man trying to pass through the blockade. The man retaliated by slapping the officer back. Members of the VCK held a road blockade outside the Thanjavur municipal office after civic authorities removed the party's digital banners without permission.
The banners were erected across the city in connection with a VCK meeting in Ulundurpet. Protesters surrounded the municipal premises and blocked Gandhi Road, causing significant traffic congestion. A 26-year-old man named Aakash tried to pass through the blockade while honking, leading to an argument with VCK cadres. Special sub-inspector Raheem intervened and asked Aakash to wait until the demonstration ended.
The situation escalated when the SSI struck Aakash, who then retaliated by slapping the officer, causing him to stagger. Police officers quickly intervened to control the situation. When Aakash refused to board a police vehicle, officers forcibly arrested him for questioning. The Thanjavur district police denied claims that officers had assaulted Aakash unnecessarily, stating that he had used disrespectful and abusive language towards the police. The primary aim was to prevent the argument from escalating into a larger law-and-order problem.
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