Mayawati demands CBI probe into TN BSP leader's murder

The Madras High Court on Sunday rejected a writ petition seeking to bury Tamil Nadu BSP state president K Armstrong on the party's office premises. His cremation will now take place on private land in Pothur village, Thiruvallur district in the state. The slain BSP leader's wife K Porkodi had filed a petition in court, seeking its approval to bury the body at the Chennai party office. The petitioners argued that the 2,600 square feet was owned by the BSP.Justice V Bhavani Subbarayan noted that burial is only allowed at pre-notified places and the petitioners would need the state government's permission. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government objected, citing the residential location.
Meanwhile, BSP Supremo Mayawati and national coordinator Akash Anand paid their respects and demanded a CBI investigation into the murder.Addressing her party workers, Maywati questioned the law and order situation in Tamil Nadu.Mayawati said, "The state government is not serious about this murder investigation otherwise the culprits would have been behind bars. If the state government does not want to serve justice, this matter should be handed over to the CBI." Eight suspects have been arrested so far, and police are investigating the case from multiple angles.
Earlier on Saturday, BSP supporters protested and raised slogans demanding the arrest of the culprits and a CBI investigation. They also called for chief ninister MK Stalin's resignation.Several BSP workers held a sit-in protest on Poonamallee High Road in Chennai, causing a traffic jam and halting vehicular movement.CM Stalin also expressed grief over the incident.Taking to 'X', the Chief Minister wrote, "Bahujan Samaj Party State President Mr. Armstrong's assassination is shocking and deeply saddening. The police arrested those involved in the murder overnight."