The accused, pursuing a BAMS degree, has been identified as Shubham Khairnar, a 30-year-old resident of Indiranagar in Nashik.​The accused, pursuing a BAMS degree, has been identified as Shubham Khairnar, a 30-year-old resident of Indiranagar in Nashik. 

Born in South India and originally practising under the name Pandit Vettrivel, he moved to Delhi in 2008, later adopting the name Radhan Pandit.​Born in South India and originally practising under the name Pandit Vettrivel, he moved to Delhi in 2008, later adopting the name Radhan Pandit. 

The immediate catalyst for the AIADMK rebellion is a crisis of confidence in the leadership of Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS)​The immediate catalyst for the AIADMK rebellion is a crisis of confidence in the leadership of Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS)