Former DMK Leader Levels Serious Allegations Against Madurai Police
In a dramatic press conference held on Saturday, V K Guruswamy, the former DMK zonal chairman of Madurai corporation, launched a scathing attack on the Madurai police force. Guruswamy accused the authorities of systematic harassment, filing fabricated cases against him and his family members, and failing to provide adequate protection despite a serious threat to his life.
Allegations of Police Harassment and Fabricated Charges
Guruswamy detailed a pattern of alleged police misconduct dating back to 2011. He claimed that he and his family have been subjected to continuous harassment through numerous false charges. The former DMK leader expressed deep frustration at being unable to secure an audience with Chief Minister M K Stalin for the past two years, preventing him from personally explaining his grievances at the highest level of the state government.
"The police have exceeded all limits of justice and morality," Guruswamy stated emphatically during his address to reporters. He specifically criticized the Madurai police for refusing to provide him with protection, despite submitting multiple formal petitions requesting security measures.
Murder Attempt in Bengaluru and Subsequent Inaction
The former DMK official highlighted a particularly alarming incident from 2023 when he survived a murder attempt in Bengaluru. Guruswamy questioned what concrete actions the Madurai police have taken against the Madurai-based criminals allegedly responsible for this attack. He connected this violent episode to what he described as an ongoing threat to his personal safety that authorities have failed to address adequately.
Adding to his list of grievances, Guruswamy revealed that a murder case was filed against him while he was physically present in Chennai, for a death that occurred in a completely different location. This, he argued, demonstrated the extent to which police were willing to pursue what he characterized as baseless allegations against him.
Police Response and Political Implications
Senior police officials in Madurai have declined to comment on Guruswamy's specific accusations, maintaining a position of official silence regarding the allegations. The situation presents a significant challenge for local law enforcement and raises questions about police conduct in political matters.
The allegations come at a sensitive time in Tamil Nadu politics, with a former party official publicly criticizing both police practices and his inability to access the state's highest political leadership. Guruswamy's claims of being denied access to Chief Minister Stalin for two consecutive years suggest potential internal party dynamics at play, though he framed his complaints primarily around law enforcement misconduct rather than intra-party politics.
As the controversy unfolds, observers will be watching closely to see whether formal investigations are launched into Guruswamy's allegations or if the Madurai police department issues any substantive response to the serious charges leveled by the former DMK official.
