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Karunanidhi's granddaughter booked for slapping SBI manager in Chennai; incident caught on CCTV

From Hindustan Times · () English

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  • Kayalvizhi, granddaughter of former Tamil Nadu CM M. Karunanidhi, was booked for allegedly assaulting an SBI manager in Chennai.
  • The incident, which occurred on July 20, was captured on the branch's CCTV cameras and later surfaced on social media.
  • Police stated the dispute stemmed from a malfunctioning lift in a commercial building allegedly owned by Kayalvizhi, which houses the bank branch.

Kayalvizhi, the granddaughter of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi and daughter of ex-Union minister M.K. Alagiri, has been booked for allegedly assaulting and intimidating a State Bank of India (SBI) branch manager in Chennai. A video purportedly showing the incident emerged on social media on Saturday, prompting an official complaint from an SBI representative.

The alleged assault took place on July 20 at the SBI's NRI branch in Adyar, with the entire event recorded by the branch's CCTV cameras. Police reports indicate the dispute originated from a malfunctioning lift within the commercial building where the bank branch is located. The property is reportedly owned by Kayalvizhi.

She has been booked on charges of assaulting and threatening the bank official.

— PolicePolice statement regarding the charges filed against Kayalvizhi.

During a conversation inside the manager's office, Kayalvizhi allegedly slapped the official. The CCTV footage shows a heated exchange between Kayalvizhi and the manager, during which she appears to mimic his posture before striking him. Another man present is seen attempting to de-escalate the situation.

Kayalvizhi has been charged with assaulting and threatening the bank official. Police are continuing their investigation into the matter. This incident follows a separate controversy last year involving an SBI official in Karnataka who refused to speak Kannada, sparking public outcry.

During the conversation inside the manager's office, Kayalvizhi allegedly slapped the official on his cheek.

— PolicePolice description of the alleged assault based on CCTV evidence.
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