Poovai Jagan Moorthy MLA on the run
Poovai Jagan Moorthy, the MLA for KV Kuppam constituency and president of the Puratchi Bharatham party (an ally of the AIADMK), is currently on the run after the Madras High Court dismissed his anticipatory bail plea in an alleged abduction case.
The MLA is accused of involvement in the abduction of a minor boy. The abduction reportedly occurred as a retaliation for the boy’s elder brother marrying a woman from Theni district against her family’s wishes. The police claim Jagan Moorthy was the “mastermind” behind the abduction.
Police had previously attempted to arrest Jagan Moorthy from his residence, but he reportedly evaded arrest during a standoff involving his party workers.
Jagan Moorthy had filed an anticipatory bail petition with the Madras High Court. However, on Friday, June 27, 2025, Justice G Jayachandran dismissed the plea, stating there was “prima facie” material to proceed against him.
Following the court’s decision, four special police teams have been formed to locate and arrest the MLA.