In a series of troubling events in Krishnagiri, Sivaraman, a 35-year-old man arrested for raping school girls at unauthorized NCC camps, died early Friday morning at a Salem hospital after ingesting rat poison. His father, Ashok Kumar, 61, died a few hours earlier after falling from his moped while allegedly intoxicated.
Key Details:
- Sivaraman’s Death: He had consumed rat poison on August 16 and August 18, reportedly due to his fear of arrest. He was hospitalized with a fractured leg and later moved to Salem for advanced treatment. Despite efforts, he succumbed to his condition at 5:30 AM on Friday after undergoing dialysis twice.
- Ashok Kumar’s Death: Kumar fell from his moped near Kaveripattinam around 10:15 PM on Thursday. The fall, captured on CCTV, resulted in fatal head injuries. Police reported that Kumar was drunk at the time of the accident.
Political Reactions:
- AIADMK and BJP Concerns: Both parties have voiced suspicions that the deaths may be part of a cover-up to protect influential individuals involved in the case. BJP’s K Annamalai suggested that Sivaraman’s death might have been orchestrated to prevent him from revealing key figures, while AIADMK’s Edappadi K Palaniswami demanded transparency from Chief Minister M K Stalin.
- Police Response: Superintendent of Police P Thangadurai cautioned against spreading false information and confirmed that investigations are ongoing. He explained that Sivaraman had previously attempted suicide in July due to a family dispute.
Current Status:
- The bodies of Sivaraman and his father have been handed over to the family after postmortem examinations. The case has drawn significant political and public attention, with demands for a thorough investigation into both the deaths and the broader NCC camp scandal.
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