Chennai: The city police faced a challenge at Virugambakkam last night when two persons who were involved in illegal liquor business created ruckus at a politician’s house. When police tried to arrest them, they turned violent and vandalised a patrol vehicle.
The two were arrested subsequently.
According to police, Balakrishnan (35) and Arun (19) were selling liquor bottles near a Corporation marriage hall in Saligramam.
An AIADMK functionary, S P Kumar, his friend Raja Karthik and five others came to the spot, grabbed six bottles and threatened them. When this led to an argument, they took Rs 17,000 from the duo and left.
Later in the night, Balakrishnan and Arun, under the influence of alcohol went to Kumar’s house and created a ruckus.
A patrol vehicle arrived at the place and tried to take the men to the police station. However, this led to the men damaging the rear glass panel of the police car. Subsequently, Balakrishnan and Arun were arrested.
It is to be noted that all liquor shops as part of the nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus.