Traffic was disrupted on Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, near Koyambedu, as DMDK workers and others gathered for Vijayakanth’s first death anniversary. DMDK leaders and workers breached security and held a rally, leading to traffic diversions and congestion. Vehicles moved slowly while the crowd added to the chaos. Traffic resumed after police intervention.
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