Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman strongly criticized the recent killing of a migrant laborer in Tiruttani, labeling it a disgraceful incident for Tamil society. The victim, Siraj from Odisha, was reportedly murdered by four drug-addicted individuals while on a train to Tiruttani. Seeman emphasized that the prevalence of narcotics among Tamil Nadu’s youth was a severe issue under the current governance model.
Seeman highlighted that the murder of Siraj was not just an individual crime but a reflection of the broader drug issue in Tamil Nadu. He blamed the government for failing to control drug trafficking, leading to a surge in criminal activities like murders and assaults. According to Seeman, the unchecked sale of alcohol and narcotics has disrupted social order and fueled a rise in violent incidents.
The NTK leader expressed concern over the escalating violence against migrant workers and stressed that such attacks were unacceptable. He criticized the government’s stance on liquor sales, questioning why prohibition measures were not being enforced despite previous opposition to alcohol sales. Seeman also raised doubts about the effectiveness of awareness campaigns in combating drug abuse, warning of the dire consequences if decisive actions were not taken promptly.
Seeman urged immediate steps to ban liquor and combat the drug trade, asserting that restoring peace and safety in Tamil Nadu hinged on addressing these issues promptly. He criticized the prevailing atmosphere of fear and lawlessness in the state, characterizing it as a failure on both moral and administrative fronts.
