Tamil Nadu: Two-and-a-half-year-old girl raped and murdered; live-in partner's daughter arrested; DMK leader arrested

News Topical, Digital Desk : A case of sexual assault of a two-and-a-half-year-old girl has come to light in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district. A youth wing official of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) raped and murdered the girl.

According to police, the accused raped the daughter of Periyanayagam's live-in partner. The child developed health problems in December and was admitted to a hospital, but doctors declared her dead.

Two and a half year old girl raped in Tamil Nadu

The girl's biological father became suspicious of her daughter's condition and contacted authorities. The post-mortem report revealed internal injuries, further confirming the suspicion of sexual assault. The final forensic report is still awaited. Police have also charged the accused with murder. An investigation is underway to determine the sequence of events and gather evidence against the accused.

Opposition accuses the government

The rape of a two-and-a-half-year-old girl has shocked everyone. The opposition is accusing the government of failing to prevent crimes against women and children.

Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) general secretary Aadhav Arjun criticised the ruling DMK, alleging that crimes against women were increasing day by day and the government's negligence had encouraged people with criminal mindset.

The DMK government responded to these criticisms by saying that strict measures have been taken to deal with crimes against women and children and the law will take its course.

The party pointed to speedy investigations and fast-track trials in cases like the Anna University sexual assault case, where the accused were convicted.

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