Madras High Court Dismisses Security Plea for Candidate Sinora Ashok
Have given adequate security to Sinora Ashok, cops tell HC
The Times Of India
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The Madras High Court dismissed a security plea from Sinora Ashok, a candidate in the Chennai Harbour constituency, after police confirmed that adequate security measures were in place. Ashok had alleged threats to his life from DMK minister P K Sekar Babu following an attack on polling day during the Tamil Nadu assembly election.
- 01Madras High Court closed the plea after police confirmed security for Sinora Ashok.
- 02Ashok alleged a death threat from DMK minister P K Sekar Babu.
- 03An attack reportedly occurred on polling day, April 23.
- 04Ashok requested permanent armed security for his residence.
- 05Police stated that adequate security measures were already in effect.
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The Madras High Court in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, dismissed a plea from Sinora Ashok, a candidate for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, after the city police assured the court that adequate security was provided. Ashok alleged that he faced a death threat from DMK minister P K Sekar Babu, claiming that he was attacked on April 23, the polling day. He expressed fears of a similar attack during the vote counting period and requested permanent armed security for his home. However, the police maintained that sufficient security measures were already in place, leading Justice M Nirmal Kumar to close the petition.
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The court's decision ensures that Ashok's security concerns are addressed, potentially influencing the safety of political candidates in future elections.
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