‘Sexual Assault Cases Should Be Tried Expeditiously’: CM C Joseph Vijay Issues Fresh Directives

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday told officials sexual crimes need quick response. He sought fast investigation and tough penalties for such offences, warning of strict state treatment for offenders. Vijay said this firm approach was vital to prevent more violence.

Vijay reviewed the statewide law and order situation with top officials at the Secretariat. The meeting followed the sexual assault and brutal murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore. Officials discussed policing gaps and the need for quicker intervention in similar crimes.

Sexual crimes response and Tamil Nadu government directives

During the review, Vijay instructed police to promptly register cases in all sexual crime complaints. Investigations should move without delay, particularly in heinous crimes, and case files must be completed carefully. Vijay insisted suspects in such offences should receive severe punishment through proper legal procedures.

Vijay also tasked Advocate General Vijay Narayan with ensuring quicker trials in sexual offence cases. The directions covered precautionary steps and awareness drives on crimes against women and children. Vijay told officials, "Sexual assault cases should be tried expeditiously and the culprits given severe punishment by conducting the case properly so as to serve as a deterrent to others," according to a state release.

Chief Secretary M Saikumar and Home Secretary K Manivasan attended the meeting. Social Welfare and Women's Rights Secretary Mariam Pallavi Baldev was also present. Director General of Police Sandeep Roy Rathore joined other senior officials at the Secretariat session. Discussions highlighted coordination between departments while handling crimes against vulnerable groups.