Chennai, June 16 -- Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Tuesday attacked the Tamil Nadu government over the alleged rape and murder of a three-year-old child in Tiruvallur district, alleging a rise in crimes against women and children since the TVK government came to power.

Speaking to reporters, Kanimozhi said, "After the new TVK government took over in Tamil Nadu, we have unfortunately seen a steep rise in crimes against women and children, and the government does not seem to be concerned at all," she said.

The DMK leader also criticised Chief Minister Joseph Vijay over the incident.

"The Chief Minister has not spoken about it or said anything, despite the police department coming directly under his control. H...