The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji after a protracted session of questioning in reference to a cash laundering case, in keeping with folks aware of the event. The ED sleuths on Tuesday raided the premises linked to Balaji and questioned him in a case that pertains to allegations when he was the transport minister in the course of the AIADMK-led authorities from 2011 to 2015 earlier than he switched to the DMK. The motion got here months after the Supreme Courtroom allowed a police and ED probe into an alleged cash-for-jobs rip-off towards him.
Amid speculations over Balaji’s custody on late Tuesday night time, the minister was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a authorities hospital in Chennai after he complained of chest discomfort. Excessive drama unfolded outdoors the hospital because the DMK chief grimaced in ache, with state minister P Ok Sekar Babu claiming there have been ‘signs’ Balaji has been ‘tortured.’
“He’s within the ICU. He was in an unconscious state and didn’t reply when he referred to as him by his title. He’s beneath remark… there’s a swelling close to his ear, docs say there may be variation in his ECG (electrocardiogram)… these are signs of torture,” Babu advised reporters.
TV visuals confirmed Balaji crying in ache whereas mendacity in a automobile as his supporters gathered there to protest towards the ED motion. A staff of Fast Motion Pressure (RAF) was deployed at Omandurar Authorities Medical Faculty hours after he was admitted to the ICU.
BJP phrases it ‘drama’
Tamil Nadu BJP vice chairman Narayanan Thirupathy termed it a “full drama” by the ruling DMK and stated it was the responsibility of Balaji to cooperate with the regulation enforcement company.
“A lot drama, screenplay, and dialogues are occurring right now in Tamil Nadu. This isn’t good for Tamil Nadu or DMK. I demand CM MK Stalin to dismiss Senthil Balaji from his ministry instantly and ask him to cooperate with the probe,” Thirupathy advised ANI.
(With inputs from businesses)