Chennai, Nov 3 (NationPress) Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad on Monday launched a fierce critique of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and the ruling DMK administration, attributing the blame for what he described as the deteriorating law and order situation in the state following the horrific gang rape of a college student close to the Coimbatore International Airport.

In a strongly phrased statement titled "Shadows of Fear: In CM Stalin's Tamil Nadu, Nightmares Continue", Prasad remarked that the heinous act, which occurred in a bustling public area surrounded by educational institutions, has “shattered the soul of Tamil Nadu”.

He characterized the incident as “an indictment of a regime that has betrayed its people and allowed crime to fester unchecked”.

Prasad claimed that the Tamil Nadu Police, once esteemed for its professionalism, has devolved into a force that is “politicised, corrupt, and complicit”, prioritizing the protection of the ruling elite over the safety of ordinary citizens.

“Under Stalin’s rule, the police have become a shield for offenders and a weapon against dissent,” he asserted, adding that the government’s inaction has transformed formerly vibrant public spaces into “zones of terror.”

Describing the crime as not an isolated incident but “part of a disturbing pattern,” the BJP leader highlighted what he termed a growing trend of sexual assaults, molestation, and murders throughout the state in recent years.

“Every day, headlines bring fresh horror -- mothers and daughters now live in fear, asking whose turn is next,” Prasad stated.

He also connected the escalating situation to the rising drug menace, alleging that “ganja gangs operate even in the Chief Minister’s Kolathur constituency with brazen impunity.”

Charging the DMK government with ignoring these threats while placing political survival above public safety, Prasad called on the administration to take decisive actions by overhauling the police force, instituting fast-track courts in every district, and forming specialized investigation and anti-drug task forces.

He further advocated for comprehensive victim support systems, including medical assistance, trauma counselling, and secure transportation options for women.

“Chief Minister Stalin must act now -- Tamil Nadu’s daughters deserve security, not sorrow,” Prasad urged, invoking constitutional provisions that guarantee life, dignity, and equality. “Justice delayed will be justice denied.”