Justice Unfolds: Honour Killing Case Sparks Legislative Demands in Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu police have transferred a suspected honour killing case involving the murder of Dalit IT engineer Kavin Selvaganesh to the CB-CID, invoking the Goondas Act against the accused Surjith. Legislators demand specific laws against such crimes following the incident.
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In a significant development, the Tamil Nadu police have transferred the investigation of a suspected honour killing case to the CB-CID, while also invoking the Goondas Act against Surjith, the accused. This follows the brutal murder of Dalit IT engineer Kavin Selvaganesh, allegedly orchestrated due to his association with Surjith's sister.
Surjith, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on July 27, faces charges under multiple sections, including the SCs and STs (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. In a bid to maintain an impartial probe, the authorities have suspended the accused's parents, both police sub-inspectors, emphasizing the need for impartiality in this high-profile case.
The murder, which has shocked the community, has prompted calls from political figures for dedicated legislation to prevent honour killings. Thol Thirumavalavan, VCK chief, alongside CPI (M) state secretary P Shanmugam, urged the Tamil Nadu government to establish stronger legal frameworks to combat such grave offenses.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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