Dharmapuram Aadheenam is a revered Saivite monastic institution situated in the town of Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu.
Published Feb 29, 2024 | 12:28 PM ⚊ Updated Feb 29, 2024 | 12:28 PM
BJP leader K Agoram (left), Masillamani Desiga Gnanasambanda Swamigal, Dharmapuram Aadheenam (right).
The Mayiladuthurai police in Tamil Nadu have arrested four individuals, including two BJP functionaries, for allegedly threatening Masillamani Desiga Gnanasambanda Swamigal, the 27th Guru Maha Sannidham of Dharmapuram Aadheenam.
They allegedly demanded money from him and threatened to release pornographic videos of him should he not comply.
The accused individuals include K Agoram, BJP’s OBC Wing Vice-President for Tamil Nadu, who has been named in the First Information Report (FIR) as an accused. The FIR was registered following a complaint filed by the assistant of the Dharmapuram Aadheenam.
This is not the first time K Agoram has faced legal trouble.
In 2019, the 52-year-old senior BJP functionary in Mayiladuthurai was arrested for allegedly threatening a police sub-inspector, K Ramamurthy, during a public meeting. He reportedly has over 20 cases pending against him.
The recent arrest may further complicate matters for Agoram and the BJP in the region.
Dharmapuram Aadheenam is a revered Saivite monastic institution situated in the town of Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu.
Known for its rich traditions and spiritual teachings, it holds a significant place in the hearts of the local community. The spiritual institution gained national attention in the past as it participated in the Sengol Installation event in Parliament.
