Theni district police have arrested S. Rajesh Kannan, 27, for forcefully entering into the Theni Lok Sabha constituency counting centre premises on Monday.
The police said that Rajesh Kannan of Seepalakottai entered Theni Kammavar Sangam College of Arts and Science campus, which is the counting centre for the Theni Lok Sabha constituency, on his motorcycle.
Though the police tried to stop him, he did not heed their signal and continued his ride into the campus. The police caught him after a chase.
When the police questioned him why he entered the protected area, he shot back at the police claiming that no one could question him.
Based on the report of Kodivilarpatti Village Administrative Officer, Madhukannan, the Palanichettipatti police have arrested him for trespassing and disobedience to order duly promulgated by a public servant, use of abusive language, preventing government officials from discharging their duty, and for criminal intimidation.
