The Communist Party of India (Marxist) strongly criticized the vicious assault on a migrant laborer from Odisha aboard a train heading to Tiruttani. Four minors reportedly attacked the worker with dangerous weapons, an act denounced by CPI(M) State Secretary P. Shanmugam as a troubling indication of the escalating drug issue and increasing juvenile violence in the State.
Shanmugam expressed serious worry over the incident, highlighting that the accused minors were allegedly intoxicated with ganja during the assault. He emphasized the grave implications of juveniles engaging in such violent crimes under the influence of narcotics, cautioning both society and authorities about the alarming trend.
The CPI(M) leader stressed the need for stringent measures against drug trafficking networks and urged the government to step up efforts to prevent the influx of drugs into Tamil Nadu. Shanmugam underscored the importance of dismantling supply chains and holding accountable those behind such crimes to safeguard public safety effectively.
Highlighting the vulnerability of migrant workers, Shanmugam pointed out the significant contribution of laborers from other states to Tamil Nadu’s economy. He warned that incidents like the attack in Tiruttani could instill fear and insecurity among migrant communities and called for enhanced policing and surveillance at vulnerable locations to ensure passenger safety.
The CPI(M) reiterated its call for a comprehensive approach involving strict law enforcement, robust monitoring of drug networks, and social interventions to shield youth from substance abuse and violent offenses.
