Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday demanded a CBI probe into the death of the Tamil Nadu unit chief, who was hacked to death by a six-member bike-borne gang near his house in Perambur.
Mayawati, who arrived in Chennai today, earlier described K Armstrong, 52, as “a dedicated and hardworking BSP leader.” She expressed that his death has caused widespread sorrow and outrage in society.
CBI Probe
Mayawati arrived at the Perambur Corporation School earlier today where Armstrong’s mortal remains are kept for public homage. Calling for a CBI investigation, Mayawati urged the state government to prioritise addressing the law and order situation. She also stressed the state government’s role in providing comprehensive support to Armstrong’s family.
#WATCH | “… we urge the state government to refer the case to the CBI,” says BSP Chief Mayawati on the murder of Tamil Nadu BSP President K Armstrong in Chennai.She says, “I urge the state government and especially the CM that he should ensure law and order in the state,… https://t.co/pgFqpzLFcR pic.twitter.com/wUjHL2de0l
— ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2024
‘Widespread sorrow’
“The brutal murder of K Armstrong, a dedicated and hardworking BSP leader and president of the party’s Tamil Nadu unit, outside his Chennai residence last evening, has caused widespread sorrow and outrage in the entire society. The government must take immediate and necessary action to prevent such incidents in the future,” the BSP chief said in the post on X.
Mortal Remains
The mortal remains of the K Armstrong are kept at Corporation School ground in Perambur for public homage. “Considering the seriousness of this tragic incident, tomorrow morning I will be going to Chennai to pay homage to Armstrong and meet his grieving family to offer condolences. I appeal to all to maintain peace and order,” she said in the post.
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Mortal remains of state BSP President K Armstrong kept in Corporation School ground in Perambur for public homage.K Armstrong was hacked to death by a group of men near his residence in Perambur on 5 July. pic.twitter.com/kSElMsoF4m
— ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2024
Madras High Court
Armstrong’s family moved to the Madras High Court (MHC) seeking permission to bury his body within the party office in Chennai. The judge observed that she could understand the sentiments of the people who hail Armstrong but asked how the rules could be flouted to bury the body in a residential area, especially in a small place of 2,400 square feet where the party office building already exists.
Stalin Assures Strict Action
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said he was shocked and anguished over Armstrong’s murder. “The police have arrested those involved in his murder in an overnight operation,” Stalin said in a post on X. He said that he has ordered the police to conduct the investigation expeditiously and ensure that the culprits are punished according to law. At least eight suspects have been secured in connection with the murder of the BSP state president, a senior police official said.
(With agency inputs)
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