Tamil Nadu’s shock incident rocked it. The girl is described as a girl aged two. A local DMK youth wing secretary of this district’s Krishnagiri district District arrest: police for sexual assault and murder: the two Year old girl sexually assault and killed by the police of a minor DMK secretary of youth wing in Krishnagiri. The incident has sent shockwaves statewide, opening the door for serious questions of child safety and accountability.
The accused is Periyanayagam, also known as “Kalaignar,” and he was also serving as DMK youth wing secretary in Jesurajapuram near Anchetti. The victim was the daughter of a 24-year-old woman who had separated from her husband and, as a result, was living with the defendant. The child was rushed to hospital on December 11, 2025, after having seizures. Doctors pronounced her dead on arrival. From a post‑mortem examination, it was concluded that the child was brutally abused and then killed due to internal injuries consistent with aggravated sexual assault.
Upon the medical report, police filed a case under murder and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The accused was apprehended and brought into custody. Now authorities are investigating whether others were involved and for how long the abuse lasted.
The incident has triggered waves of anger and grief. The accused have been severely punishable by citizens, activists and political opponents. Many have called for speedy trial proceedings to guarantee the speedy delivery of justice. The fact that the accused was part of a ruling party's youth wing has only increased public debate, with calls for political leadership to be held accountable.
The DMK leaders have distanced themselves from the accused saying that "no party is going to protect anyone complicit in heinous crimes which have been committed." They stressed to the members the law has to prevail, and the victim's rights come first. Opposition parties, however, attacked the ruling party with claims that tighter criteria need to be adopted for vetting members.
Tamil Nadu was left in shock after the arrest of a DMK youth wing secretary for rape and murder of a two‑year‑old child. The case raises urgent calls for action on better child safety and swift justice. As inquiries unfold, the public will await justice and resolution. We are unfortunately reminded, by this tragedy, that the very nature of our country, as a society and a political movement, is to protect us, the people.
