Chennai, June 16 -- Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the state government over the alleged rise in crimes against children, questioning Chief Minister Vijay's silence following the alleged rape and murder of a three-year-old minor in Tiruvallur.

In a post on X, Stalin referred to the Chief Minister's earlier claims of appointing "efficient officials" and forming the "Singappen Padai" (Lioness Force), and asked whether he could not hear the cries of parents who had lost their children.

"When will there be a 'call sheet' for addressing the people's safety concerns? What measures have been taken to prevent criminals from committing crimes without fear?" Stalin asked.

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