On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Sethiyathoppu police in Cuddalore arrested a 38-year-old man for allegedly circulating an inflammatory and offensive post online directed at Thol. Thirumavalavan, who serves as the Member of Parliament for Chidambaram and leads the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK).
Police identified the individual as B. Palanivel from Pinnalur. According to official statements, Palanivel created a video containing derogatory remarks against the esteemed MP and subsequently uploaded it to his social media platforms. The action followed a complaint asserting that the post deliberately sought to ignite tension between different groups within Pinnalur.
Consequently, law enforcement registered a case against Palanivel under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), leading to his arrest. Investigations into the incident are actively continuing.