DVAC books ex-DMK minister Durai Murugan in Rs 4,730-Cr illegal sand quarry case; fifth ex-DMK minister to face probe

Published 07 Nov 2026, 22:30 IST

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In another setback to the DMK, its fifth former minister is now facing a DVAC probe. Durai Murugan, the party’s general secretary, who served as PWD Minister in the governments led by M Karunanidhi and MK Stalin, is facing an investigation into an alleged multi-crore illegal sand mining case. After…

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In another setback to the DMK, its fifth former minister is now facing a DVAC probe. Durai Murugan, the party’s general secretary, who served as PWD Minister in the governments led by M Karunanidhi and MK Stalin, is facing an investigation into an alleged multi-crore illegal sand mining case. After…

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The Hindu BusinessLine Center-Right The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) 07 Nov 2026, 18:29 IST

DMK leader Durai Murugan booked by DVAC in alleged ₹1,427-crore sand mining scam

Vigilance officials carry out searches at 34 locations across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, seizing 825 incriminating documents, 11 electronic devices, and three bank locker keys

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DVAC books ex-DMK minister Durai Murugan in Rs 4,730-Cr illegal sand quarry case; fifth ex-DMK minister to face probe

In another setback to the DMK, its fifth former minister is now facing a DVAC probe. Durai Murugan, the party’s general secretary, who served as PWD Minister in the governments led by M Karunanidhi and MK Stalin, is facing an investigation into an alleged multi-crore illegal sand mining case. After…

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