AIADMK flays Tamil Nadu government over crime against women

CHENNAI: The AIADMK students’ wing staged a demonstration at Valluvar Kottam on Tuesday, condemning the alleged increase in sexual violence against female students and women across the state. Hundreds of AIADMK cadre raised slogans against the state government’s alleged failure to curb the crimes.

The protest was led by Singai G Ramachandran. Former minister S Valarmathi and P Benjamin addressed the gathering.

AIADMK spokesperson Kovai Sathiyan said the protest was a wake-up call to the DMK government, urging it to take stringent action against the perpetrators. He said even women police personnel are not safe in the state.