Villupuram Collector C. Palani has ordered the detention of Maruvur Raja, 38, a DMK functionary under the Goondas Act. Raja’s wife Ramya is the DMK councillor of ward 20 of Tindivanam Municipality.
Police said Raja was arrested by the Prohibition Enforcement Wing police during a vehicle check on April 18. The team seized 105 litres of rectified spirit and 5,000 litres of illicit arrack from his possession.
The Collector ordered his detention under the Goondas Act based on a request from Kallakurichi Superintendent of Police N. Mohanraj holding additional charge of Villupuram district. The orders were served on Raja in Cuddalore Central Prison.