Kayalvizhi Azhagiri arrested for slapping SBI manager, released on bail

Kayalvizhi Azhagiri allegedly visited the SBI’s NRI Branch Manager, Adyar along with one of her relatives, abused the Branch Manager and slapped him, the police said. Photo: Special Arrangement Kayalvizhi Azhagiri, daughter of former Union Minister M.K. Azhagiri, was arrested by the city police on Tuesday (July 28, 2026) for allegedly slapping a SBI’s NRI Branch Manager, Adyar. However, she was released on station bail following completion of interrogation. Based on a complaint lodged by Namachivayam, Chief Manager of the State Bank of India, against Ms. Kayalvizhi Azhagiri, a case was registered at the J-5 Shastri Nagar Police Station on July 24, 2026 and an investigation was initiated.Police said during the investigation, statements were recorded from the complainant and other relevant w