10 Killings Trigger Political Storm In Tamil Nadu

A spate of killings across Tamil Nadu, including the murder of a police officer in Theni, has sparked a fierce political battle over law and order in the state. With reports of 10 murders on Diwali, both the DMK and AIADMK have launched attacks on Chief Minister Vijay's government, accusing it of failing to maintain public safety and effective governance. Is this merely a series of isolated crimes, or do these incidents point to deeper concerns about policing, administration and security in Tamil Nadu? Tonight, we examine the facts behind the political accusations and the state of law and order on the ground.

A spate of killings across Tamil Nadu, including the murder of a police officer in Theni, has sparked a fierce political battle over law and order in the state. With reports of 10 murders on Diwali, both the DMK and AIADMK have launched attacks on Chief Minister Vijay's government, accusing it of failing to maintain public safety and effective governance. Is this merely a series of isolated crimes, or do these incidents point to deeper concerns about policing, administration and security in Tamil Nadu? Tonight, we examine the facts behind the political accusations and the state of law and order on the ground.