Salem (Tamil Nadu), Jul 17 (PTI) A septuagenarian ENT doctor was arrested for allegedly pouring black paint on the statue of late Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M Karunanidhi here, police said on Thursday.
The suspect was identified after checking the CCTV footage. The Hastampatti police, who registered a case, said the arrested suspect operated ENT nursing home in the area.
Police claimed that the 77-year-old doctor poured the black paint on the 16-feet high bronze statue of the former president of the DMK in front of the Anna park here on July 15, owing to mental stress arising due to family issues. PTI JSP ROH
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