Ok Armstrong was hacked to demise in Chennai on Friday night
Chennai:
The physique of Ok Armstrong, BSP’s Tamil Nadu chief who was hacked to demise close to his Chennai dwelling Friday, can’t be buried on the celebration’s workplace within the state capital, the Madras Excessive Court docket dominated in the present day, upholding the DMK authorities’s stand.
The courtroom stated Ok Armstrong’s physique may be buried in a one-acre privately-owned plot within the adjoining Thiruvalluvar district. It added that the funeral procession taken out by BSP supporters should be held peacefully.
Earlier, the slain BSP chief’s spouse Ok Porkodi had filed a petition in courtroom, looking for its approval to bury the physique on the Chennai celebration workplace. The petitioners argued that the two,600 sq. ft was owned by the BSP.
Extra Advocate Common J Ravindran, showing for the Tamil Nadu authorities, opposed the petition. “It’s a residential space. With out going into deserves, we now have recognized three locations round 2,000 sq ft every near the BSP workplace and their residence that they will select for burial or memorial, no matter they need,” he stated, in accordance with Bar and Bench.
Justice V Bhavani Subbarayan famous that burial is simply allowed at pre-notified locations and the petitioners would wish the state authorities’s permission.
“We now have already handed a authorities order rejecting their demand as it’s a main residential space, thickly populated, insufficient method highway, and the constructing itself would not have requisite permissions,” Mr Ravindran stated.
Addressing Senior Advocate Chandrasubbu, showing for Ok Armstrong’s spouse, the choose stated, “Sentiment is completely different, however you can’t make a burial in a residential space as per the foundations. That’s the reason I’m asking in the event you can select one other place.
“I perceive your feelings however it’s a must to perceive what the courtroom is saying. There will likely be a regulation and order downside and everybody will undergo then. This space has small lanes. You want an even bigger place the place 1000’s of individuals can collect. If one thing occurs, you’ll not be accountable, however all of us noticed what occurred in Hathras stampede,” the courtroom stated.
Mr Ravindran stated that the state authorities has a “coronary heart, however our palms are tied as a result of we now have to go by guidelines”.
“All of us are with them. We perceive at this second everyone seems to be anguished and offended. However we will not danger a regulation and order downside,” the choose added.
The physique is at present on the Company College Floor in Chennai in order that Ok Armstrong’s supporters will pay tribute.
“I’m saying this as a sister and never a choose. Full the burial on the place that the State is giving now. Later you buy an even bigger space and we are able to resolve on shifting the physique there. You possibly can’t hold the physique similar to that for thus many hours,” the courtroom stated earlier in the present day.
The petitioner then selected the Thiruvalluvar spot. The native panchayat has made the required preparations. Ok Armstrong’s household had additionally stated they needed to construct a memorial. The courtroom has requested them to proceed with the funeral and stated that they will method the state authorities over the memorial later.
After delivering the decision, the courtroom informed the petitioner that it’s conscious that their loss can’t be compensation. “But in addition know that the State has been useful to you.”
“Let him be in peace now. Go assist his spouse. She has a small child to deal with. No person is towards anyone right here,” it added.
The 47-year-old state BSP chief was hacked to demise by at the very least six individuals close to his dwelling on Friday night. Eight suspects have been arrested up to now and town police have dominated out any political angle to the heinous crime.
BSP chief Mayawati has demanded a CBI investigation into the assault. “I urge the state authorities, particularly the CM, to make sure regulation and order within the state. The weaker sections, specifically, ought to really feel secure. Had the federal government been critical, the accused would have been arrested. Since that isn’t the case, we urge the state authorities to refer the case to the CBI,” she stated.
