Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has directed police officials to promptly register cases involving sexual offences and ensure stringent punishment for those accused of heinous crimes against women and children.
The directions were issued during a high-level review meeting on law and order, convened in the wake of the alleged sexual assault and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore.
Vijay stressed that cases related to sexual crimes must be handled swiftly and prosecuted effectively to serve as a deterrent against future offences.
The review meeting also comes amid mounting criticism from opposition parties over the law and order situation in Tamil Nadu.
Vijay instructed the advocate general's office to coordinate with authorities to expedite trials in such cases and focus on preventive measures and awareness campaigns relating to crimes against women and children.
