These are two similar incidences and two different outcomes. The clue is in the title. I am talking about burning of three students alive in Dharmapuri after J.Jayalalitha was convicted in Pleasant Stay Hotel case by special court in 2000. The next one is three employees of Dinakaran (Tamil Daily owned by Maran brothers) at Madurai office after publishing the poll result (which one of M. Karunanidhi kid is popular).
In the first case, AIADMK men from Dharmapuri district burned down the Agriculture University bus killing three students. This is in reaction to J.Jayalalitha's conviction in Pleasant Stay Hotel case (later it was over turned). This is violent attack on innocent people. The culprits must be punished and there cannot be different view on this. The CB-CID enquired this and prosecuted the culprits (Jayalalitha wanted CBI investigation which never happened). The Salem court sentenced death penalty for 3 people, seven years of rigorous imprisonment for 25 individuals and two were acquitted. It was disappointing that it took 10 years to get the culprit punished. There were lot of hurdles thrown on the way. However Supreme Court confirmed the sentencing and victims Families can have some relief at last. This is typical in Indian court system particularly in cases involving politicians. Justice delayed is Justice denied.
In the second case, DMK family feud turned violent. Dinankaran published poll results showing M.K.Stalin has larger support than his elder brother (M.K.Alagiri) and step sister Kanimozhi. This was published due to internal family politics inspite of M.Karunanidhi's opposition (He confirmed it). This sparked violence in Madurai and Alagiri's supporters violently attacked Dinakaran's office killing three employees. Kalanidhi Maran vowed culprits will be brought to justice. Dayanidhi Maran forced resign as cabinet minister from Central as aftermath. Tamil Nadu Government headed by Karunanidhi ordered CBI enquiry. CBI prosecuted Alagiri's supporters. During that period Karunanidhi's first family patched up the differences and called truce. Dinakaran backed off and eyewitnesses turned hostile. All the accussed were acquitted. It is important to note that Sun Network had video tapes showing the culprits in both the cases.
Kalanidhi Maran who promised his employees that he will bring the culprits to justice whoever it may be. Sun Network (also owned by Maran) directly accused Alagiri's involvement. The family patch work conviniently erased them from his memory. Where is the justice for the victim and their family? This also shows how CBI can be politically manipulated.
Justice system is very important pillar of our constitution. Weakened justice system may end up in lawless country. It is time to find out what we are doing wrong and fix them.
Law of the land should prevail. Justice must be served without any discrimination.
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