Opposition leaders, including DMK president M. Karunanidhi and DMDK leader Vijyakant, demanded a CBI inquiry into the suicide of DSP Vishnupriya, saying that the doubts raised by her father and batchmates could not be ignored.
In a statement, Mr. Karunanidhi also called upon the Madras High Court to monitor the progress of the investigation suo motu to ascertain whether it was a suicide or murder and to reveal whether any senior officials and ministers were behind the incident.
Recalling her father’s assertion that senior officials and threat from the accused in Dalit youth Gokulraj murder case could be the cause of death, Mr. Karunanidhi said former DGP Thilagavathi also had pressed for a CBI inquiry on the ground that CB-CID inquiry could not be expected to be fair.
‘Attempt to cover up’
“There is an attempt to cover up the suicides of officials in the AIADMK government. The hasty announcement for a CB-CID inquiry goes to show that there as an attempt to suppress the truth in the case,” Mr. Karunanidhi alleged.
Mr. Vijayakant also pointed out the allegation of Vishnupriya’s father that he was not allowed to read the entire suicide note.
‘CM can't remain silent’
“Chief Minister Jayalalithaa who is also in-charge-of the Home Department cannot afford to remain silent on the issue. She must take responsibility and the State government should order a CBI probe,” he said.
CPI(M) demand
The CPI(M) State unit on Sunday also demanded a CBI inquiry into the suicide of DSP Vishnupriya. “In her suicide note, Vishnupriya is said to have clarified that her suicide had nothing to do with the investigation of the murder. It is not clear whether an official who had decided to end her life will write such a note,” said CPI(M) State secretary G. Ramakrishnan. He said she had peacefully held talks with teachers after a policeman attacked a teacher. “She reached home and ended her life after writing 10-page suicide note. It has given room for suspicion and doubts,” he said.
‘Doubts of Vishnupriya’s father and batchmates
cannot be ignored’
