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Teenagers Arrested for Brutal Assault on Migrant Worker in Tamil Nadu, Sparking Political Outcry
Chennai, Tamil Nadu – Four teenagers have been arrested in Tamil Nadu after a disturbing video surfaced showing them brutally assaulting a migrant worker on a train and near a residence. The video, which went viral after one of the accused posted it as an Instagram reel, depicts the group harassing and striking the victim, identified as a resident of Odisha, with machetes. The victim is currently receiving treatment at Thiruvallur Government Hospital for his injuries.
The Tamil Nadu Police confirmed the arrest of the four individuals, all aged 17. Three have been sent to a juvenile home in Chengalpattu, while the fourth was released on bail due to his ongoing studies.
The incident has ignited a political firestorm in Tamil Nadu. Karti Chidambaram, Member of Parliament from Sivaganga, called on the state police to demonstrate their effectiveness by increasing police presence and conducting thorough vehicle and identity checks. He also suggested requiring known offenders to report to police stations regularly.
Opposition parties, including the AIADMK, are using the incident to criticize the ruling DMK government, alleging a failure to control the drug trade in the state. “Tamil Nadu is the new Amsterdam and narcotic state of India,” said AIADMK’s Kovai Sathyan, arguing the accused should be tried as adults. They accuse the DMK of allowing drugs to fall into the hands of juveniles.
DMK leader TKS Elangovan has downplayed the incident, calling it an isolated case and assuring that the state remains safe for migrant workers. However, the incident has clearly raised concerns about safety and law and order, particularly ahead of upcoming assembly elections.
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