Police Charge M.K. Alagiri’s Daughter Following Alleged Assault on SBI Branch Manager
Chennai authorities have booked Kayalvizhi Alagiri after she reportedly attacked and threatened a bank executive over building maintenance disputes. The incident at the Adyar SBI NRI branch has led to multiple criminal charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Building Maintenance Dispute Escalates to Legal Action
Law enforcement authorities in Adyar have initiated criminal proceedings against Kayalvizhi, daughter of former Union Minister M.K. Alagiri, following a reported altercation at a State Bank of India (SBI) facility. The conflict originated from administrative requests regarding a malfunctioning elevator at the bank's NRI branch, which operates out of a property owned by Kayalvizhi.
Namachivayam, Chief Manager of the SBI Regional Business Office-II, filed the formal complaint on July 21. According to internal reports, NRI Branch Manager Harsheen Singh had previously attempted to address the faulty lift with the owner’s representative. After receiving no response to these repeated requests, Singh contacted Kayalvizhi directly to emphasize the necessity of the repairs.
Details of the Alleged Incident
The situation intensified when Kayalvizhi reached the branch premises. The legal complaint asserts that she engaged in a verbal confrontation, using abusive language against the manager before escalating to physical assault and verbal threats. Investigators are currently examining the sequence of events that occurred within the branch office.
Statutory Charges and Investigation Status
Based on the evidence provided by the bank's management, the Adyar police have registered a case citing four specific sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita:
- Section 296(b): Uttering obscene words in a public place.
- Section 329(4): Penalties related to house trespass.
- Section 115(2): Voluntarily causing hurt.
- Section 351(2): Criminal intimidation.
Local police officials confirmed that the investigation remains active as they gather statements from witnesses and review security protocols at the site.
Source: The Hindu — Cities
