Chennai, July 2 -- Having ordered the transfer of the probe into the custodial death of Ajith Kumar, a 29-year-old temple security guard at Thirupuvanam in Sivaganga district, from the state police to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Chief Minister MK Stalin apologised over phone to the mother and brother of the victim and assured them to secure exemplary punishment to the guilty.
In an emotion filled voice, Stalin spoke to victim's mother Malathi late on Tuesday evening and consoled her. Stalin expressed "sorry" thrice and asked the family of the victim not to lose heart.
"Vanakkam amma very sorry.very sorry very sorry. I have directed to take severe action and what all is required for you will be done. Minister will take care ...