Swaraj India leader Yogendra Yadav on Saturday alleged that he and his team were detained and manhandled by Tamil Nadu police in Thiru Annamali district.
On Twitter, Yadav narrated the ordeal and also shared a video of his vehicle being stopped on his way to attend a movement against an 8-lane way.
“TN police has detained me and team in Chengam PS, Thiru Annamalai district. We came on the invitation of Movement Against 8Lane Way. We were prevented from going to meet farmers, phones snatched, manhandled and pushed into police van. First hand experience of police state in TN!” said Yadav.
“I had spoken to Mr Kandasamy, Collector, Thiru Annamalai about acquisition and complains of police excesses for 8 lane way. He completely denied any police interference. Within minutes of the phone call police detained us,” he said.
“Supdt. Police, Thiru Annamalai is here to tell me hay they apprehend law and order problem due to my presence! I am saying I will only visit farmers inside their homes. SP says I am not allowed! Gandhian disobedience is the only way out, it seems,” he added.
