Ruling DMK functionary among 3 arrested in gun running case, AIADMK, BJP slams govt, says gun culture entered TN

Chennai, Jan 15 (UNI) In a shocking incident, a functionary of the ruling DMK was among three people arrested in a gun running case at Melapalayam by the Tirunelveli City police, triggering strong condemnations from the Opposition AIADMK and its ally, the BJP. Reports received from the southern Tirunelveli district today said he was arrested on charges of stocking illegal guns and pistols and selling them through social medias like Instagram. The reports said acting on the information, Tirunelveli City Police Commissioner Manivannan formed a special team which arrested the duo and later the DMK functionary. While keeping a watch,…