Chennai, Oct. 19 -- DMK Advocate Wing Deputy Secretary I Paranthamen on Monday questioned the Tamil Nadu government's response to the seizure of 137 kg of methamphetamine in a case involving the arrest of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) cadres.

Speaking to reporters in Chennai, Paranthamen said the state government and police had not issued a statement on the drug seizure case, questioning their response to the matter.

"The Tamil Nadu government, the Chief Minister and the police department have not issued any statement. The DMK has questioned whether the Tamil Nadu government is functioning and whether the police are in sleep mode or action mode," he said.

Calling for transparency in the state's anti-drug efforts, Paranthamen sought de...