CHENNAI: Former DMK minister and MLA Anitha R. Radhakrishnan was arrested by the police on Friday after the Madras High Court dismissed his anticipatory bail petition in connection with a case registered over his remarks against TVK president and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.According to the police, the case stemmed from a speech delivered by Radhakrishnan at a public meeting held in Athur near Tiruchendur on June 20 during the birth anniversary celebrations of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi.Police said Radhakrishnan made inflammatory remarks against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay during the meeting, following which a case was registered against him.Anticipating arrest, Radhakrishnan approached the Madras High Court seeking anticipatory bail. However, the court dismissed his petition on Friday.Following the court’s order, police arrested the MLA later in the day when he visited a government office to inspect development works.A police team from the Athur Police Station took him into custody in connection with the case. However, DMK workers surrounded the police personnel and attempted to prevent them from taking him away in a police vehicle. The party workers also raised slogans against the TVK government.Radhakrishnan was later detained at the Athur Police Station near Tiruchendur.Meanwhile, the TVK government recently requested Governor R. N. Ravi Arlekar to accord sanction to investigate and prosecute former ministers Anitha R. Radhakrishnan and V. Senthil Balaji in connection with money laundering cases registered against them by the Enforcement Directorate.Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister C. T. R. Nirmal Kumar conveyed the government’s request to Governor R. V. Arlekar during a meeting at the Raj Bhavan in Guindy on Monday.