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News18•17-10-2026, 16:18
Methamphetamine Issue: Action Will Be Taken Whoever Is Involved - Minister Nirmal Kumar
  • •Four people including TVK functionary Poopalan were interrogated in connection with the seizure of methamphetamine worth Rs. 270 crore in Prathaparamapuram, Nagapattinam district.
  • •Minister Nirmal Kumar accused in Madurai that methamphetamine came into circulation in Tamil Nadu only during the DMK regime.
  • •Minister Nirmal Kumar assured that strict action will be taken against anyone involved in the TVK functionary methamphetamine possession issue.
  • •He criticized that Edappadi K. Palaniswami turned AIADMK into a letterhead party and became Chief Minister through a tender system.

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Four individuals, including a TVK functionary named Poopalan, were interrogated in connection with the seizure of methamphetamine worth Rs. 270 crore in Prathaparamapuram, Nagapattinam district. Minister Nirmal Kumar assured that strict legal action will be taken against anyone found involved in the case regardless of their affiliation.

In response to criticism from DMK President Stalin, Minister Nirmal Kumar accused that methamphetamine only came into circulation in Tamil Nadu during the DMK regime. He also asserted that the government has been continuously undertaking intensive anti-drug measures.

The government appealed to the Supreme Court regarding the cancellation of the reservation for converted Muslims after consulting all relevant Muslim parties. Plans are underway to soon bring a legal amendment to address the matter properly.