Tamil Nadu: DMK youth wing member arrested for toddler's murder
A DMK youth wing member, Periyanayagam, has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting and murdering his live-in partner's two-year-old daughter.
The child's mother had recently separated from her husband and was living with the accused when the incident happened.
The incident has sparked criticism of the DMK
The case surfaced after the child died in December (December 2022), with her biological father raising suspicions that led to a police probe. A post-mortem revealed internal injuries, and police suspect sexual assault.
Periyanayagam confessed and now faces charges under the POCSO Act and for murder.
The incident has sparked criticism of the DMK from opposition leaders, who accuse the party of not doing enough to prevent crimes against women and children, while DMK officials insist they're committed to swift justice.