Palaniswami slams TVK-led government over convict’s escape in Coimbatore
Former Tamil Nadu chief minister O. Palaniswami criticised the current TVK‑led administration after a convicted criminal fled from police custody in Coimbatore. He said the incident exposed lapses in law‑enforcement and questioned the government's ability to maintain public safety. The escape has sparked calls for a review of security protocols in the state and for stricter oversight of prison officials.