The incident of incessant torture came to light after the BJP leader's son had reported it to his friend and government personnel, who then approached the police with a complaint.

The mass arrests were made after a raid at Dragonfly pub after the management kept the pub open beyond the permitted time by violating the COVID-19 norms issued by the government. 

Piyush Manush has been remanded under judicial custody till March 11th and jailed at the Salem Central Prison.

The police had identified that these men belong to Thanthai Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam, one of the Dravidian outfits, that functions in the state.

Palaniswamy has seen as one of the strongest critics against Sasikala, the closest aide of Jayalalithaa, and her elevation in the party.