Overview
- The clash erupted near Vazhapadi when stones were thrown at Salem West MLA R. Arul’s vehicles as he returned from Pethanaickenpalayam.
- Supporters from camps loyal to PMK founder S. Ramadoss and party leader Anbumani Ramadoss hurled stones, with Arul alleging attackers also used wooden logs and iron rods.
- Five PMK workers were treated at Salem Government Hospital, and a policeman sustained injuries during the stone pelting.
- Arul filed a complaint, and a top Salem police official confirmed a case has been registered with an investigation underway into the factional fight.
- A video of the confrontation circulated on social media, and Arul said S. Ramadoss and G. K. Mani called him after the incident.