He said Balakrishnan of Theni district, who had gone to the Chekanurani police station for an inquiry, died by suicide inside the premises. Referring to the incident at a police station in the Panruti area on Friday, he questioned the functioning of the police department.
Comparing the State’s deteriorating law and order situation to a top 10 ranking of cinema releases, Palaniswami alleged that the government had failed to address several serious incidents, including the disappearance of a minor girl in Gingee and robberies involving a Tanishq jewellery store in Madurai and a Tasmac cash collection in Kancheepuram.

