NTK functionaries booked for violations during Trichy conference

Trichy: Trichy district police registered three cases on Monday against functionaries of Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) for multiple violations during its ‘Maatrathai Virumbum Makkalin Manadu' (Conference for People Seeking Change) at Alampattiputhur village in Trichy district on Saturday. These included displaying images of leaders from banned organizations in digital banners, causing traffic blockages, and extending the event beyond the allowed time frame.As per directions of Trichy superintendent of police S Selvanagarathinam, Inamkulathur station police filed three separate cases and identified six NTK functionaries involved in organizing the conference as the accused.Police stated that NTK had incorporated images of LTTE leaders into their digital promotional materials. As a result, the functionaries faced charges under sections 3 and 4 of the Tamil Nadu Open Places (Prevention of Disfigurement) Act for displaying objectionable advertisements. They also attracted additional charges under BNS sections 285 (causing obstructions in public pathways) and 292 (causing public nuisance) for unauthorized placement of these materials.The conference began around 4pm and ended at approximately 9.35pm, with Seeman addressing the crowd from 7pm until 9.35pm. However, police had granted permission only from 3pm to 9pm. Consequently, a second case was registered against the NTK functionaries under BNS sections 189 (unlawful assembly), 223 (disobedience to a public order), and 292 (public nuisance).A third case arose due to traffic disruptions caused by vehicles carrying NTK cadres. The functionaries were charged under BNS sections 189 (unlawful assembly), 281 (rash or negligent driving), 292 (public nuisance), along with relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act.