Eight people in Armstrong’s murder case did not turn up at the police station. Chennai Police Commissioner Sandeep Roy Rathore said that they were arrested by the police.
Bahujan Samaj Party’s Tamil Nadu State President Armstrong was assassinated last night, City Police Commissioner Sandeep Roy Rathore gave an interview to the media about the action taken in connection with the murder.
Speaking then, he said that the police received information that some unknown persons had attacked Armstrong with a knife. Police rushed to the scene and took Armstrong to the hospital. Police have arrested 8 people within 3 hours of the murder.
The 8 arrested persons did not turn up at the police station. Those who were arrested by the police department. The police are actively investigating the 8 arrested persons. Eight people including Ponnai Balu, Arul, Manivannan and Ramu have been arrested in connection with Armstrong’s murder.
Steps are also being taken to arrest other criminals involved in Armstrong’s murder. The situation is under control. Necessary safety precautions have been taken. Steps have been taken to provide police security where necessary till Armstrong’s funeral.
An investigation is underway into the motive for the murder, including the weapon used. As far as we know, there are no political reasons for the killing. The background to Armstrong’s murder is also under investigation. It is extremely unlikely that there were political motives behind Armstrong’s murder. Different people have different problems with Armstrong. He could have been killed because of that.
Police are taking all steps to bring the culprits to justice. We have given the information found in the investigation. The reason for the murder will be known only after a thorough investigation. Several cases are already pending against those arrested in connection with Armstrong’s murder. No cases were registered against Arun alone.
The arrested persons are said to have committed the murder. Police had no information that Armstrong was in any danger to his life. His movements were being monitored by intelligence agencies on the basis that he was the state leader of a national party. Armstrong owns a gun with a licence.
On June 13, Armstrong returned the gun he had handed over to the police due to the election code of conduct. Security arrangements have been made for Armstrong’s funeral. Security arrangements have been made at the site where Armstrong’s body is kept. Out of the 8 people arrested, none of them are from the southern district,” he said.
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