Officials from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a search at the residence of former AIADMK Minister and Viralimalai MLA C. Vijayabaskar in Iluppur, Pudukottai district. The search, which began around 8 a.m. on March 21, 2024, involved three vehicles and barred anyone from leaving the premises. Mr. Vijayabaskar, who served as Health Minister from 2011 to 2021, was reportedly not present during the search. This action marks the first instance of an important AIADMK leader facing scrutiny from the ED, following earlier income tax searches on his properties in 2017.