AIADMK MP S Rajendran killed in road accident in TN
Villupuram(TN), Feb 23: AIADMK Lok Sabha MP S Rajendran died Saturday after a car in which he was travelling rammed into a road median at Tindivanam near here, police said.
The 62-year old MP representing Villupuram suffered serious injuries and died on the spot this morning, they said.
"Two others who were with the MP-- his driver and a relative who assisted him in his work- were taken to a local hospital and then shifted to Government Medical College Hospital at Mundiyampakkam (Villupuram district)," a police official told PTI.
According to preliminary enquiries, the accident occurred after the driver lost control of the vehicle and hit a road median at Tindivanam about 40 km from here and a probe was on.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister K Palaniswami condoled Rajendran's death and said he was anguished to learn about it.
He lauded Rajendran's for his efficient work as an MP, long service to the people and for his commitment to the AIADMK's principles.
"Rajendran has been in public life for a long time and worked for the people's welfare. He was affable and held many responsibilities in the party. His death is a huge loss for the AIADMK and the people," he said in a statement in Chennai.
Palaniswami conveyed his condolences to Rajendran's family members, party colleagues and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.
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Two held at Bengaluru airport with hydroponic ganja worth Rs 5.79 cr
Bengaluru (PTI): Two people were arrested at the Kempegowda International Airport here for attempting to smuggle hydroponic ganja valued at Rs 5.79 crore, upon their arrival from Bangkok on Wednesday, officials said
They seized 16.54 kg of hydroponic ganja, which was concealed in the checked-in baggage, the Bengaluru Customs said in a post on 'X'.
Both the accused were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, it said.
Meanwhile, the Customs officials at the Bengaluru Airport also disposed of 287.5 kg of Ganja (Hydroponic Weed) and 1.17 kg of Cocaine seized under the NDPS Act, 1985, in accordance with CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs) Disposal Manual on March 17, it said in another post.
