Former Tamil Nadu chief minister O Panneerselvam. PTI File Photo
Tension prevailed for a while at Trichy airport on Sunday after a person was caught with a knife during a reception accorded to AIADMK rebel leader and former chief minister O Panneerselvam.
When Panneerselvam, who was given CISF security cover recently, came out of the airport, large number of his supporters rushed towards him. During the rush, a person identified as Solairajan fell down. CISF security noticed that a knife from the person.
During the interrogation, Solairajan said he was a barber and he carried the knife only for self-defence. However, he was taken way by the police for further questioning