CM Vijay consoles victim's parents over phone, assures strict action

CHENNAI: Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Sunday spoke to the parents of the minor girl who was allegedly raped and murdered near Coimbatore and conveyed his condolences, amid mounting political outrage over the case.

According to the victim's family, the Chief Minister assured them over the phone that the accused would face stringent punishment under the law and that the government would ensure a proper investigation into the incident.

"He consoled us and said the culprits would be punished severely," the girl's parents told reporters after the conversation.

The Chief Minister's intervention comes at a time when the incident has sparked sharp political reactions, with opposition parties accusing the government of failing to ensure women's safety and demanding immediate accountability from the administration.