AIADMK candidate for local bodies polls in Kancheepuram found dead at home
The Hindu
Father alleges suicide due to threats from political opponents
An AIADMK candidate for the urban local body polls in Kancheepuram was found dead in his house on Thursday. His father claimed it was a suicide, reportedly due to threats from political opponents.
The victim, T. Janakiraman, 36, was a bachelor. He was the AIADMK candidate for ward no. 36 in Kancheepuram Municipal Corporation and was also a ward secretary. Janakiraman was actively canvassing votes after filing his nominations last week. DMK candidate Subburayan was pitted against him in the ward. AIADMK co-convenor and former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami introduced the candidates in Kancheepuram, including Janakiraman, on Wednesday.
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