Overview
- Police said a violent confrontation erupted on November 4 near Vazhapadi between supporters of S. Ramadoss and those of his son Anbumani.
- PMK MLA R. Arul, aligned with S. Ramadoss, alleged his convoy was targeted with stones, wooden logs and iron rods.
- At least five party workers and a police constable were injured and taken to Salem Government Hospital, and multiple vehicles were damaged.
- A case has been registered in Salem and an investigation is underway, with local security tightened following the incident.
- A video of the street fight has circulated online, as each faction accuses the other of triggering the violence and of serious assaults.