The incident has sparked outrage across the political spectrum, with parties cutting across the ruling alliance and the opposition demanding an impartial probe and strict action.
Speaking to reporters in Kallakurichi on Tuesday, Vignesh rejected the charges. He said the social media rumours were aimed at tarnishing his name and the party’s image.
The researcher said the depiction helped them establish details of hunting practices during the period, including the possible use of weapons and the manner in which prehistoric humans hunted deer.
