Thevan, had been living with his wife, Kunjali, when tensions arose over suspicions she voiced about his faithfulness. According to the prosecution case, she accused him of having affairs with other women-accusations which left the elderly man feeling insulted and frustrated.

BJP on Saturday launched a strong attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over violence in Bengal during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act and alleged that the police were not taking action against the culprits.

The controversy has also drawn comments from Bhushansinharaje Holkar, a descendant of Ahilyabai Holkar, who initially opposed the removal.