Chennai, Dec. 31 -- Former Minister and AIADMK senior leader D Jayakumar on Wednesday responded to the recent assault of an Odisha man in Tamil Nadu by four juveniles. He slammed the Tamil Nadu Health Minister, Ma Subramanian, highlighting that the Health Minister insists there is no circulation of any substance; however, such incidents show that narcotic addiction is spreading in the state.

"Tamil Nadu, known for welcoming people, now faces shame because of such incidents. Without any shame, the Health Minister says there is no ganja, no drug circulation in Tamil Nadu. In reality, narcotic addiction is spreading," he said.

Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police (North Zone) Asra Garg detailed the incident, saying that four minor boys a...