PMK President Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss strongly criticized the Tamil Nadu government, accusing it of failing to ensure women’s safety following the brutal murder of a woman in Chinnasalem, Kallakurichi district.In a statement, he expressed anguish over the incident involving Nirmala, a resident of Thimmavaram village. On the evening of December 26, Nirmala went to the nearby cooperative milk society to sell milk but did not return home. The next morning, her lifeless body was found in a cornfield. Preliminary investigations suggest she was sexually assaulted and murdered by unidentified assailants.
Lack of Progress in Investigation
The Chinnasalem police registered a case and initiated an investigation. However, even after more than a week, the culprits have not been identified or arrested. Allegations have surfaced that the district police are not showing sufficient urgency in solving the case.
Women’s Safety Under Threat
Anbumani remarked, “Nirmala’s tragic death underscores the lack of safety for women in Tamil Nadu under the DMK regime. If a woman is brutally assaulted and murdered while walking a short distance to sell milk, it speaks volumes about the state’s inability to protect women.”
He also criticized the apparent inefficiency of law enforcement. “The inability to apprehend the perpetrators even after a week shows the police have lost their investigative edge,” he stated, urging senior officials and the Chief Minister to prioritize such cases.
Broader Criticism of Governance
The PMK leader alleged that Chief Minister MK Stalin is disconnected from ground realities. “The Chief Minister prefers to live in a utopian world, ignoring critical issues like women’s safety. Since October 2023, he has not convened the annual conference of district collectors and police officers. Instead, he seems content with promoting a false narrative of universal prosperity in Tamil Nadu,” Anbumani remarked.
Calls for Immediate Action
Anbumani demanded swift justice for Nirmala’s family and stricter measures to ensure women’s safety in Tamil Nadu. He called on the government to:
Identify and prosecute those responsible for the assault and murder.
Provide financial and educational support for Nirmala’s two young children, aged 4 and 3, who have been orphaned following the death of their father a few years ago, he said.
“Incidents like this should not recur, and the Tamil Nadu government must take immediate steps to ensure the safety of women across the state,” he concluded.