Former Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai has welcomed the Women’s Court’s recent verdict sentencing DMK sympathizer Gnanasekaran to 30 years in prison in connection with the sexual assault case involving a student from Anna University. However, in a video posted on his official X account, Annamalai raised a series of pointed questions, alleging serious discrepancies and attempts at a cover-up in the investigation.
Annamalai provided a detailed timeline of events, using Call Detail Records (CDR) to support his claims. He alleged that senior DMK functionaries may have worked behind the scenes to shield a high-profile party member from legal consequences.
Annamalai via his official x account stated, “It is commendable that the Honorable Madras High Court has sentenced DMK functionary Gnanasekaran to 30 years of imprisonment in the sexual assault case involving an Anna University student. #SaveOurGirls_NotYourSir However, many unanswered questions related to this case still remain. Whom is this DMK government trying to protect? Some answers, many questions! #AnnaUniversity #CDR”
Suspicious Timeline And Destroyed Evidence
According to Annamalai, on 24 December 2024—just a day after the alleged crime—Gnanasekaran’s mobile phone came out of flight mode at 8:52 PM. By 8:55 PM, he had placed a call to a police officer of Inspector rank. Just minutes later, at 9:01 PM, the officer called him back. Annamalai questioned the nature of these calls and whether this communication was investigated by authorities or included in the charge sheet.
“Why would the first person he calls after committing a crime be a police officer? What did they discuss?” Annamalai asked, adding that such interactions raise questions about police involvement or negligence.
He also pointed out that CBCID filed a second FIR against Gnanasekaran on 16 May, for another alleged offense. This, he claims, was kept under wraps. “What is the status of the 16 May case? Why was it hidden from the public?”
Involvement of DMK Functionaries
Annamalai revealed that Gnanasekaran had multiple conversations with DMK 120th Ward Circle Secretary Kottur Shanmugam on 24 December—the day he was taken to the Kotturpuram Police Station. Their first call began at 7:27 AM, followed by five more throughout the day. Notably, there was a communication gap during Gnanasekaran’s time at the police station, but he called Shanmugam again immediately after being released.
“Why was he taken to the police station and let go? Was it to delete videos, tamper with call records, or destroy other evidence?” Annamalai asked.
He further alleged that after Gnanasekaran’s release, Shanmugam spoke to Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma. Subramanian at 8:30 PM and again at 8:32 PM, suggesting a coordinated effort. Additionally, a university staff member named Natarajan, who allegedly controls gate access at Anna University, was also in frequent contact with both Shanmugam and Gnanasekaran over the course of four days—making 13 calls in total.
Alleged Police Involvement And Lingering Questions
Annamalai alleged that Kottur Shanmugam, the DMK ward secretary, was in contact with a senior Tamil Nadu police officer on 24 December—first at 8:59 PM and again at 9:07 PM. While he refrained from disclosing the officer’s identity out of respect for the police force, Annamalai questioned why such communication occurred so soon after the alleged crime. “Why did the accused and a key DMK figure contact a top police officer immediately after the incident? What was discussed?” he asked.
He further noted that one of the charges filed by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) against Gnanasekaran includes tampering with evidence, a serious allegation that supports his broader claims of interference. “The very next day, on December 25, the police stated that the CCTV cameras at Anna University were not functioning. What happened to the phone records? Were any files or data deleted?” Annamalai questioned.
Adding to the controversy, Annamalai revealed that a second sexual assault complaint against Gnanasekaran came to light only on 14 May—months after the initial incident. “Why was this not disclosed earlier? Is this how a government committed to justice handles such serious cases?” he asked.
He also raised concerns about Shanmugam being summoned by the SIT, emphasizing the need to understand why a local DMK functionary was involved at all. “What role did Shanmugam play? Why did investigators need to question him?” Annamalai demanded.
He drew further attention to unusual activities on 24 December 2024. According to him, two police officers were seen purchasing a uniform on that same day—a day when a student was allegedly taken into custody. “What were they preparing for? Such actions raise serious red flags and must not be dismissed as coincidence,” he said.
Annamalai stressed that access to Call Detail Records (CDRs) has revealed a complex web of communication between political figures and individuals tied to the case. While the contents of the calls remain unknown, the timing and frequency suggest deliberate coordination. “This isn’t speculation—the data is real and verifiable,” he added.
He also called for scrutiny of Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma. Subramanian’s role, urging Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to ensure a transparent investigation, especially considering the involvement of senior DMK members.
Another troubling detail: after the flurry of activity on December 24, there was an abrupt silence. “Those who were in constant contact suddenly went quiet for six days. That’s not normal, especially among politically connected individuals,” Annamalai observed.
He concluded by stating that 24 December appears to be the turning point in this entire case—a day marked by suspicious phone activity, unexplained police behavior, and possible evidence tampering. He said, “Who all from the ruling party are involved? Who misused their official positions? Who tied the hands of the police department? Who were complicit in bringing Gnanasekaran out on the 24th and helped in destroying crucial evidence? As far as I am concerned, they are also guilty. That is exactly where that ‘sir’ is hidden.”
Excerpts from Annamalai speech, “After Gnanasekaran’s phone was out of the flight mode after 8:52 PM. He made his first phone call at 8:55 PM to a police officer. After the incident happened, we don’t know if he was inside the campus or he was outside the gate. The phone call was made to a police officer in rank of a SHO, sub-Inspector, Inspector at 8:55 PM Everyone knows the respect I have for Police officers. I am not going to reveal the name, designation and phone number of the officer. Let me wait for 48 hours until the government comes up with an answer. Why was his first phone call made to a police officer at 8:55 PM? Why did the same police officer had called back to Gnanasekaran at 9:01 PM? So, the accused after executing a crime had called first a police officer. Did you investigate about this? What is Gnanasekaran reporting to the police officer after indulging in a crime? Has it been included in the charge sheet? Is there any connection between the police officer and him? why am I insisting this again and again because CBCID has registered the second FIR on Gnanasekaran on 16 May. First FIR was for 23 December offence. Are the more victims? are there multiple cases like this in Anna University? Did he use the same modus operandi?”
Annamalai asked, “So what did the government do they kept the FIR registered on 16 May, a secret, they did not reveal it to us. Nobody knows the status of the case registered on 16 May. by the CBCID that is the reason I ask this question. There is an important fact in this What did Gnanasekaran do on 24 December, a day after indulging in the crime? What is his behavior according to the CDR? Kottur Shanmugam is an important leader in the DMK belonging to 120th ward circle secretary of Gnanasekaran’s area. They both spoke to each other for six times on 24 December You may say they are politicians, and they could talk but the pattern of their phone calls a week earlier and a week later differs. The first call between them started at 7:27 AM on December 24. They spoke for five times after that till 4:01 PM After that Gnanasekaran was taken to the Kotturpuram Police Station There was no conversation for four hours between them when he was in the police station. After he came out of the police station, he again spoke to Kottur Shanmugam. So why did the Kotturpuram Police take him to the police station on the 24th and release him? Is it to destroy the evidence? Is it to destroy cellphone records? Is it to delete the videos in the cell phone? or is it to remove all the functional cameras fixed in Anna university? Why was Gnanasekaran who was taken to the police station released on December 24?”
He added, “At this point of time, there is another very important fact, after Gnanasekaran came out of Kotturpuram Police Station after 8:30 PM Health Minister, Ma.Subramaniam and Kottur Shanmugam spoke to each other. This is the behavioral pattern of Kottur Shanmugam after Gnanasekaran came out of the police station. They spoke at 8:30 PM. At 8:32 PM Ma.Subramaniam and Kottur Shanmugam spoke again. We need to understand all this, why are they so much desperate to protect somebody? There is a person named Natarajan in Anna University who controls the gates, and these details are to be given by the TN Police it is not my job. Let us talk about Natarajan after 48 hours. That Natarajan from Anna university and Kottur Shanmugam spoke on 23 December. They spoke on 24 December as well and on 25 and 26 December. In four days, Kottur Shanmugam and Natarajan spoke for 13 times. As I told you earlier, Gnanasekaran and Kottur Shanmugam spoke at 8:34 PM after coming out of the police station. Kottur Shanmugam did not stop with this after talking to Gnanasekaran at 8:34 PM. He spoke to another higher official of the TN Police Since I respect the police force, I’m not going to reveal his name, he called the police officer at 8:59 PM. Again at 9:07 PM, Kottur Shanmugam called the Police Officer. All this happened on the night of December 24. People have thought about this, the restlessness on 24 December, Gnanasekaran was taken to the police station, and they were talking since morning. Ma Subramaniam was contacted who is the health minister of Tamil Nadu. Police higher official was contacted. An employee of Anna University was contacted. The 24th night is the most crucial night because the evidence was destroyed.
Evidence was destroyed after Gnanasekaran went to the police station and came out because of all the 11 sections under which he was booked. I am not creating any stories. Out of the 11 sections registered by the SIT, one of the sections is for destroying the evidence, so what evidence was destroyed? After that on December 25, the police said that the CCTV in the Univ did not work. We do not know about the cell phone. Only on May 14, they said that another sexual assault case has been registered against Gnanasekaran until then nobody talked about it”
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