Calls for CBI Probe Over Murder of BSP State President K Armstrong

At least eight suspects have been apprehended in connection with the murder of BSP state president K Armstrong. Supporters are demanding a CBI probe, claiming the killing was planned. Political leaders including Chief Minister Stalin have expressed shock and condolences, urging expeditious investigation.

Police have detained eight suspects in connection with the murder of K Armstrong, the BSP state president. However, political leaders and supporters question whether the true culprits have been apprehended.

Followers of Armstrong insist his assassination was premeditated, demanding a CBI investigation. The 52-year-old former Chennai Corporation Councillor was killed by a gang near his residence in Perambur. Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed his condolences and announced the suspects had been caught during an overnight operation. A post-mortem was conducted on Armstrong's body at a government hospital.

Protests erupted outside the hospital, with supporters calling for a CBI probe amid claims of intelligence failure. The demonstrations disrupted traffic on Poonamalle High Road, eventually leading to police intervention. Stalin assured a swift investigation to ensure justice. Additional Commissioner Asra Garg revealed that more motives would be uncovered after suspect interrogations.

Meanwhile, leaders like VCK's Thol Thirumavalavan and TN Congress Committee's K Selvaperunthagai questioned the validity of the current suspects in custody, demanding the real culprits be brought to justice. AIADMK's Edappadi K Palaniswami and BJP's K Annamalai criticized the ruling DMK for failing to maintain law and order.

(With inputs from agencies.)