In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape of Tamil Nadu, a case has been registered against seven individuals, including a DMK executive, following the brutal murder of a local BJP leader. Jagan Pandian, the Tirunelveli BJP general secretary known for his active participation in public affairs and real estate ventures, was hacked to death near his residence in the Moolikulam area, adjacent to Palaiyankottai in the Nellai district.
The unfortunate incident took place yesterday (30 August 2023) as Jagan Pandian was returning home on his two-wheeler after concluding his daily work. After parking his vehicle near his residence, he was standing beside a nearby canal when unidentified assailants attacked him, inflicting fatal injuries before fleeing the scene. Neighbors who rushed to the spot upon hearing Jagan’s cries discovered him lying lifeless in a pool of blood.
Responding to the incident, the local police arrived at the crime scene, recovered the body, and dispatched it to the Government Medical College Hospital for post-mortem examination. A murder case was registered, and investigators began reviewing CCTV footage from the vicinity. In an effort to gather evidence, a sniffer dog named Barani was brought in to aid the investigation. Over a hundred police personnel were deployed to ensure security while a comprehensive probe into the incident was launched.
Tamil Nadu BJP Annamalai took to his Twitter handle to condemn the incident and cautioned that the DMK’s endeavor to hinder the BJP through violent means would be ineffective. He also mentioned that any effort to help the criminals including DMK members responsible for the incident from legal accountability would result in serious repercussions.
“I was taken aback upon learning the news of the unfortunate demise of Jagan Pandian, the general secretary of the BJP youth wing in Tirunelveli North, due to a brutal attack carried out by elements associated with criminal activities. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family. I want to assure everyone that the party stands united in offering support to Jagan Pandian’s bereaved family, and I am determined that those responsible for this heinous act will face legal consequences,” expressed Annamalai through his Twitter account.
In sharp criticism of the ruling DMK, Annamalai remarked, “These anti-social elements, unable to tolerate Jagan Pandian’s tireless efforts in public service and the positive reputation he was building among the masses, resorted to this malicious deed.”
“I’ve come to know that a person named Moolikulam Prabhu, associated with the DMK and reportedly close to Palayamkottai MLA M Abdul Wahab, is named in the First Information Report (FIR) filed by the police. Currently evading law enforcement, it seems the DMK is making efforts to shield him. I want to make it clear to DMK members that any attempt to shield criminals from legal accountability will not be allowed. The DMK’s strategy of using violence to suppress the BJP’s voice will not achieve success,” he asserted.
Annamalai called upon the state police to promptly apprehend all those truly responsible for Jagan Pandian’s tragic death and to ensure rigorous legal action is taken. He emphasized that the ruling party (DMK) should not permit criminals to escape justice. “I also feel compelled to caution that the BJP will not stand by idly if there are any efforts to release the actual perpetrators from the clutches of the law,” Annamalai concluded.
திருநெல்வேலி வடக்கு மாவட்ட @BJP4Tamilnadu இளைஞரணி பொதுச் செயலாளர், சகோதரர் ஜெகன் பாண்டியன் அவர்கள், சமூக விரோதிகளால் வெட்டிக் கொலை செய்யப்பட்டுள்ளார் என்ற செய்தி அறிந்து மிகுந்த அதிர்ச்சியடைந்தேன். அவரது குடும்பத்தினருக்கு, ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கல்களைத் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறேன். சகோதரர்… pic.twitter.com/L4r9rvF9ek
— K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) August 31, 2023
(with inputs from News18 Tamil)
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