Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji Is Overwhelmed with Emotions Following ED Arrest; Receives Care and Support in Hospital
Chennai, 14th June, 2023: Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji found himself in the midst of emotional turmoil following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The ED initiated searches on Tuesday at premises associated with Balaji in Chennai, Karur, and Erode as part of an investigation into money laundering, and arrested him on Wednesday.
A video capturing his emotional breakdown after his arrest has become viral on social media.
Following his arrest, the Minister reportedly complained of uneasiness and chest discomfort. Immediately he was brought to Chennai’s Omandurar Government Hospital. The hospital then stated that the minister had a coronary angiography and was advised to have bypass surgery as soon as possible.
After questioning him for long hours, he was arrested on Wednesday. Following this, he was arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The minister’s residence in Chennai along with his office at the state secretariat were raided. Further, the residences of his close friends were also raided.
State Minister P K Sekar Babu alleged there were ‘symptoms’ of torture on Balaji.