Chennai, June 29 -- Members of the DMK Students Wing staged a protest in Chennai near Rajarathinam Stadium on Monday, demanding the arrest of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Human Resources Minister Sarath over allegations that he used drugs during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Chennai two years ago.

The protest was organised after a video, purportedly showing Sarath crushing a white powder on a mobile phone screen using a debit card alongside a Rs 500 note during a cricket match, went viral on social media. The video had reportedly been shared by Sarath himself on his Instagram story with the caption "Thug Life."

Sarath has denied the allegations, stating in a clarification video that the substance shown was not a drug but med...