Was justice in Koovathur during Saathankulam deaths

Recalling chronologically the various actions taken by the state government ever since the news of the custodial Death hit the headlines, the DMK organising secretary recalled the infamous Phoenix-Jebaraj custodial death in the previous AIADMK tenure and sarcastically wondered,

“Weren’t you the one who, with arrogance and a careless attitude, claimed that Jayaraj and Bennicks died due to “illness” during the Sathankulam incident under your dark regime? Didn’t you say, you found out about the Thoothukudi firing only after seeing it on TV? Where was justice then? In Koovathur? Do you have no conscience at all?”

Describing the action so far taken taken by chief minister Stalin in the Sivaganga custodial death case as “historically unprecedented” in Tamil Nadu politics, Bharathi said, “As soon as information about the Tiruppuvanam atrocity came to light, the six police officers accused in the incident were immediately suspended from service and swiftly arrested. The Hon’ble Chief Minister personally spoke to the affected family over the phone and assured them that strict action would be taken against those responsible for the incident and that justice would be ensured. The case has already been transferred to the CBI.”