As the group crossed the barricades and entered the road, security personnel intervened. A constable fell and suffered a minor injury while trying to stop them.
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Relatives of Sivaganga district youth Akash Delison who allegedly died in police custody attempted to approach Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s convoy and submit a petition outside the Secretariat on Thursday (September 3, 2026).
The incident occurred when the convoy was proceeding from his Neelankarai residence to the Secretariat. Over 100 people had gathered near the entrance of Fort St. George to meet the Chief Minister.
Among them were Rajesh Kannan (50), his wife Anandhi (43), relatives of Akash Delison, who allegedly died in police custody at the Manamadurai police station in March this year. The family alleged that though a case had been registered against six police personnel, no action had been taken and sought a CB-CID probe.
As the group crossed the barricades and entered the road, security personnel intervened. A constable fell and suffered a minor injury while trying to stop them.
The police said Kannan breached the barricade and ran towards the convoy. When constable Ramkumar of the Tondiarpet police station tried to stop him, Kannan allegedly punched him in the chest. Mr. Ramkumar later complained of chest pain and was taken to a government hospital.
The convoy reached the Secretariat portico at 10.02 a.m. Police detained eight persons including Kannan and Anandhi, for questioning in connection with the security breach. They are expected to be released after the Assembly proceedings on Thursday.
Published – September 04, 2026 12:08 am IST
