Tamil folk singer held for writing derogatory remarks against Jaya

Chennai: The Cyber Crime Police have arrested a folk singer for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. A police team from Chennai arrested S Sivadas from his house at Maruthanda Kurichi near Tiruchi. They said the singer had been associated with the Makkal Kalai Ilakkiya Kazhagam, an organisation involved in revolutionary activities in the region. It is said that Sivadas wrote lyrics demanding the closure of Tasmac shops in the song 'Oorkku Oorkku Sarayam', which was uploaded online. Meanwhile, the singer's lawyer, advocate Jim Raj Milton said he has filed a habeas corpus petition in the Madras High Court, in the regard.