In July 2023, brothers Kannaiyan (72) and Krishnan (66), Dalit farmers in Tamil Nadu’s Salem district, received an unusual summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleging money laundering.
Despite owning just 6.5 acres and having a mere Rs 450 in their account, the ED’s interest raised eyebrows. Notably, the brothers were entangled in a land dispute with BJP’s Salem East leader G Gunashekar.
Both parties accused each other of land grab, with BJP spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy noting the ongoing feud. Gunashekar was not available for comments.
Read More :
- Controversial Karnataka Rasam Ad Sparks Sexism Debate
- Cabinet Approves Ayodhya Airport’s International Status and New Name