TN Minister V Senthil Balaji Detained by ED: Medical Examinations are Underway as Safety Measure

Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji was taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in connection with an alleged money laundering case, leading to a dramatic scene in Chennai. The DMK leader was brought in for questioning after the ED conducted raids on his premises the day before.

 

Amid tight security, Balaji was taken to the Omandurar government hospital for a medical examination in the early hours of Wednesday.

 

Outside the hospital, a tense situation unfolded as the minister, lying in a car, was visibly distressed and in pain, prompting his supporters to gather and protest against the ED's actions.

 

DMK MP and lawyer NR Elango reported that Balaji had been moved to the intensive care unit (ICU) for further evaluation of his health. Elango mentioned that the doctors needed to document all the injuries sustained if the individual claimed to have been assaulted, and further information about Balaji's arrest had not been officially communicated by the ED.

 

Udhayanidhi Stalin, another DMK minister, confirmed that Balaji was undergoing treatment. The ED had conducted raids at Balaji's residence in Karur and his office at the state secretariat, as well as the premises of his brother and a close aide in Karur, as part of the investigation into the alleged money laundering case.

 

V Senthil Balaji serves as the Minister for Electricity, Prohibition, and Excise in the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government. The developments surrounding his custody and the ongoing investigation have garnered significant attention in the region.

 

 

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