Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the murder of K Armstrong, the BSP’s Tamil Nadu state president. This comes amidst growing suspicions by the police that the killing may have been a revenge plot orchestrated by associates of the late gangster Arcot Suresh.
Armstrong was brutally hacked to death near his residence in Chennai’s Perambur area on Friday, sparking outrage and calls for justice from political circles. Mayawati, in a statement, criticized the local police’s handling of the case, asserting that those currently arrested may not be the actual perpetrators.
“The manner in which Armstrong was murdered highlights the deteriorating law and order situation in Tamil Nadu. The real culprits have not been apprehended,” Mayawati remarked, pledging to mobilize her party against what she perceives as an injustice.
“Our state unit will not remain silent. We will exert pressure on the state government to transfer this case to the CBI,” she added, urging her supporters to act within legal bounds while seeking justice.
In response to the demands, Asra Garg, Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) for North Chennai, provided updates on the investigation. “Following extensive interrogation and meticulous analysis, we have arrested eight individuals. We have also seized critical evidence including seven blood-stained weapons, clothing items linking suspects to a delivery service, and vehicles used in the crime,” Garg stated.
Police investigations have pointed towards Armstrong’s alleged involvement in the murder of Arcot Suresh, a notorious gangster who was killed in August 2023. “Armstrong was targeted by associates of Arcot Suresh, including his brother, whom we have taken into custody,” the ACP disclosed, shedding light on the suspected motive behind Armstrong’s killing.
Despite initial speculations, Chennai police have ruled out political motivations in Armstrong’s murder, emphasizing their focus on criminal elements seeking retribution for past grievances.
Sources By Agencies
