The Srimushnam police on Monday, April 22, 2024, booked a case against three persons for allegedly spreading false information on social media platforms with regard to the death of a 45-year-old woman from Pakkirimaniyam village in Cuddalore district. The false information being circulated stated that the victim, Gomathi, was murdered by DMK workers on April 19 over her refusal to vote for a particular party.
Police said that Gomathi was injured in a scuffle when she tried to intervene and stop a fight between her brother-in-law Jayashankar, and a group of men. She died on the way to the Andimadam General Hospital in Ariyalur district on April 19.
The police have already arrested five persons in connection with the murder and remanded them to custody.