Annamalai stopped, detained
BJP state president K Annamalai was detained by Chennai police at Akkarai junction near Neelankarai while heading to Egmore for a protest against the alleged TASMAC scam.
Police intercept Annamalai’s car
As Annamalai left his residence, police stopped his vehicle. After brief negotiations, he was taken into custody and escorted from the spot in a private vehicle.
Pon Radhakrishnan arrested
Senior BJP leader Pon Radhakrishnan was arrested at Egmore while participating in the protest.
Tamilisai stopped from joining protest
Former governor Tamilisai Soundararajan was stopped outside her house in Saligramam as she attempted to join the protest. Police had been stationed outside her residence since 7 am.
Karu Nagarajan also held
BJP state deputy president Karu Nagarajan was arrested outside his house, with police blocking the residences of several BJP leaders.
BJP leaders under watch
Chennai police deployed teams outside the homes of BJP state and district office-bearers from early morning to prevent them from reaching the protest site.
Protesters detained in halls
The arrested BJP leaders and workers were moved to a marriage hall and a community hall in the city.