Chennai: A fact-finding team from the National Commission for Women (NCW) investigating the sexual assault of a 19-year-old student at Anna University highlighted administrative and police lapses, NCW member Mamta Kumari revealed on Monday.The findings were submitted to Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, with the final report set to be presented to the Centre through the NCW. “Shortcomings in the university administration and police handling of the case have been identified. We are confident justice will be served,” said Kumari, who was accompanied by retired IPS officer Praveen Dixit.The NCW Inquiry committee led by Ms Mamta Kumari (Member- NCW) met the victim & family yesterday , inspected the incident site, and interacted with Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu, DGP, and senior officials. Lapses in safety at Anna University are under scrutiny.@ncwmamtakumari… pic.twitter.com/QOHzZcz1Av— NCW (@NCWIndia) December 31, 2024 The incident, which sparked outrage across the state, led to the arrest of a suspect. However, opposition parties, including AIADMK, allege the involvement of additional culprits. Protesters displayed placards demanding to know the identity of the individual referred to as “sir” by the accused.AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami criticized the DMK government for its alleged inaction and suppression of opposition voices. “Our protests will continue until the real culprits are brought to justice,” he said, reiterating the need for transparency.Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay issued an emotional letter to women, expressing anguish over increasing sexual crimes and pledging to create a safer Tamil Nadu. Vijay, along with TVK representatives, met the Governor to push for improved women’s safety and stricter law enforcement.தமிழ்நாட்டில் அனைத்து இடங்களிலும் பெண்களுக்கான பாதுகாப்பை அரசு உறுதி செய்ய வேண்டும் என்று தமிழக வெற்றிக் கழகம் தொடர்ந்து வலியுறுத்தி வருகிறது.இந்நிலையில் சென்னை, அண்ணா பல்கலைக்கழகத்தில் மாணவி ஒருவர் பாலியல் வன்கொடுமை செய்யப்பட்ட சம்பவம், தமிழக மக்களிடையே பெரும் கொந்தளிப்பை… pic.twitter.com/lAt8ovR4X3— TVK Vijay (@tvkvijayhq) December 30, 2024 BJP state president K. Annamalai supported Vijay’s efforts, calling for unified political action to hold the DMK accountable. He urged leaders to condemn the state government’s handling of the case.அண்ணா பல்கலைக்கழக மாணவி மீது, திமுக நிர்வாகி பாலியல் தாக்குதல் நடத்தியதைக் கண்டித்தும், விசாரணை குறித்து முன்னுக்குப் பின் முரணாக, காவல்துறையும், அமைச்சர்களும் பேசி வருவதால், திமுக அரசின் விசாரணையில் நம்பிக்கையின்மை குறித்தும், @BJP4Tamilnadu தொடர்ந்து குரல் கொடுத்து வருகிறது.…— K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) December 30, 2024 In response, Social Welfare Minister Geetha Jeevan and Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhiaan accused opposition parties of politicizing a sensitive issue. Vijay later criticized the arrest of his party members for distributing letters seeking public support, calling the act undemocratic.The case has intensified the political battle in Tamil Nadu, with public safety and justice for the victim taking center stage.
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