MK Stalin: 'Anna University Case Suspect Is DMK Supporter, Not Member'

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday admitted that the man accused of sexually assaulting a student on Anna University campus is a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) supporter. Assuring that the safety of women is paramount to the state government, Mr Stalin said the man was not shielded and the Goondas Act was invoked against him. He also clarified that the suspect Gnanasekaran, a roadside biryani vendor, is not a member of his party. Mr Stalin said an FIR was filed immediately in the case and the suspect was arrested within hours. "The investigation is still going on. We will arrest anyone involved, irrespective of their background," he said.