Swift, stringent punishment for those who commit crimes against women: Vijay's latest order
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has ordered swift action on sexual crime cases following the alleged murder of a young girl. He emphasized the need for prompt registration of cases, expedited investigations, and stringent punishments for offenders. The directive aims to deter future crimes against women and children amid rising criticism of the state's law and order situation.
- ▪Vijay directed police to promptly register sexual offence cases and speed up investigations.
- ▪The order was issued after the alleged sexual assault and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore.
- ▪Vijay emphasized that severe punishments should act as a deterrent against future offences.
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Swift, stringent punishment for those who commit crimes against women: Vijay's latest orderFollowing the alleged murder of a young girl, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay emphasized the need for quick action on sexual crime casesUpdated on: May 25, 2026 2:43 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday directed police officials to promptly register cases involving sexual offences, speed up investigations and ensure stringent punishment for those accused of heinous crimes against women and children.Vijay stressed that cases related to sexual crimes must be handled swiftly (PTI)The directions were issued during a high-level review meeting on law and order held at the Secretariat in Chennai, convened in the wake of the alleged sexual assault and murder of a…
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