Political controversy regarding law and order has intensified in Tamil Nadu. Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Udhayanidhi Stalin targeted the TVK government and Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, claiming the killing of nine people, including a policeman, in a single day. BJP has also cornered the government over the attacks on policemen in the state.
Tezzbuzz Desk – Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin has launched a scathing attack on the TVK-led government regarding the law and order situation in the state. He alleged that nine people, including a policeman, were killed in a single day on Sunday. Udhayanidhi claimed that the morale of criminals is high in the state and the common people as well as policemen are not safe.
Through social media posts, Udhayanidhi also targeted Chief Minister Joseph Vijay and termed him 'dummy chief minister'. He said that on the festival day, more than the sound of firecrackers, the sound of clashing sharp weapons was heard. He accused the government of failing to ensure public safety.
Udhayanidhi called Vijay 'dummy CM'
Udhayanidhi Stalin alleged that incidents like escape of prisoners during prison inspection and killing of policemen during visits to police stations reflected the deteriorating law and order situation in the state.
He said that under the weak government, nine people, including a policeman, were killed in a single day. He strongly criticized Chief Minister Vijay and said that in such a situation neither the public nor the policemen, whose job is to protect the public, are safe.
Accusations were also made against the Deputy Speaker
Udhayanidhi Stalin also condemned the incident of alleged assault and intimidation of a petitioner by the Deputy Speaker. He claimed that the man was later forced to release the video by threatening him.
He called it an unprecedented shameful incident in the history of Tamil Nadu and accused the government of making excuses. Udhayanidhi asked Chief Minister Vijay that for how long will the public be misled like this.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief spokesperson Narayanan Tirupati also targeted the state government over the murder of SSI Senthil Kumar. He alleged that law and order has completely broken down in the state.
He claimed that Senthil Kumar was beaten to death while trying to stop a group bursting crackers on the road and making reels for social media. He said that such an incident shows that criminals have no fear of the police or the government.
Narayanan Tirupati also mentioned the death of home guard C. Venkatesan in Ariyalur. According to him, the home guard was attacked after questioning three people who were consuming alcohol in a public place and he died of his injuries.
He also mentioned the incidents of a sub-inspector being attacked with a sickle in Sengundram area near Chengalpattu and undertrials in Theni district jail attacking jail staff and escaping.
The BJP spokesperson accused the state government of not taking precautionary measures and not being able to ensure the security of the police force. He said that merely making arrests after a crime has been committed is not enough and it is the responsibility of the police to prevent crimes.
What did the police say about Senthil Kumar's death?
South Zone IG Vijayendra Bidari said that Special Sub-Inspector Senthil Kumar had tried to stop a youth who was bursting crackers on a public road, after which the youth allegedly attacked him. Kumar was posted in the office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police in Theni district.
According to the IG, Senthil Kumar was returning home in plain clothes after completing his duty. Meanwhile, he saw some youths bursting crackers on the road. He asked the youth to move away from there and tried to record their activities with mobile phones.
According to Bidari, when Senthil Kumar tried to catch a young man, a person elbowed him, due to which he lost his balance and fell on the ground. The patrolling police team took him to the hospital, but his life could not be saved.
Theni district Superintendent of Police said that three people from the area have been arrested in the case. Police also said that Senthil Kumar already had a heart disease. Investigation of the matter is ongoing.