AIADMK Calls for CBI Probe in Anna University Assault Case

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami demands a CBI investigation into an alleged sexual assault case at Anna University. Criticizing the DMK government, he announced a statewide protest on December 30, citing the rise in crime and lawlessness in Tamil Nadu.

In a significant political development, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, General Secretary of AIADMK, has called for the transfer of a sexual assault case at Anna University to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The demand comes amid intense criticism of the DMK-led government's handling of the issue.

Announcing a statewide protest scheduled for December 30, Palaniswami pointed fingers at the state administration for an increasing crime rate, particularly murder, rape, and robbery, suggesting a breakdown of law and order in Tamil Nadu. He accused the DMK of safeguarding its party members in the sexual assault case.

Meanwhile, BJP state president K. Annamalai staged a dramatic protest against the DMK government by whipping himself at his residence. Annamalai described his action as a protest against ongoing injustices in the state and criticized the government's alleged inadequacies in addressing harassment cases.

(With inputs from agencies.)