ED officials arrest Minister Senthilbalaji in money-laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Tamil Nadu Power and Excise Minister V Senthil Balaji on Wednesday after conducting searches at premises linked to him in connection with a money laundering case.
The ED brought Balaji to Omandurar government hospital in Chennai for medical examination after his arrest in the wee hours of Wednesday after the DMK minister complained of chest pain.
Senthil Balaji was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a government hospital early on Wednesday, DMK leaders said, after he complained of uneasiness.
High drama was witnessed outside the hospital as the DMK leader was brought there. He was seen crying in pain while lying in a car as his supporters gathered there to protest against the ED action.
The Rapid Action Force was deployed at Omandurar government hospital in Chennai, where Senthil Balaji has been brought for medical examination.