The DMK's mouthpiece Murasoli has strongly condemned certain media outlets, accusing them of deliberately spreading misinformation regarding the case involving the contamination of a drinking water tank with human faeces in Vengaivayal, a Scheduled Caste neighborhood in Pudukkottai district. The publication, which is aligned with the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party, dismissed the media's claims that the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government was involved in the incident, asserting that these reports were part of a broader effort to malign the government’s image.
The editorial, which appeared in Murasoli, took aim at the media outlets for what it described as a politicized and biased approach to investigative journalism. It accused these outlets of using the case as a means to tarnish the reputation of the DMK government. The article also criticized the media for failing to provide any credible evidence of the DMK’s involvement in the case and suggested that if these media organizations truly knew the identities of the perpetrators, they should have communicated the information to the appropriate authorities, including the trial court or investigative agencies. The editorial emphasized that the DMK government had not interfered in the investigation and that the law was allowed to take its course.
The Murasoli editorial further claimed that the media's actions were motivated by a desire to present themselves as defenders of human rights, despite allegedly lacking the necessary journalistic integrity. "The only thing those media outlets need is to say something to tarnish the DMK government and to project themselves as human rights activists through their writing," the article stated, adding that the government had no reason to shield anyone involved in the incident.
Regarding the investigation itself, Murasoli highlighted the thoroughness of the probe, led by the Crime Branch CID (CB-CID). It noted that the police had identified the suspects and filed a charge sheet on January 20 against three individuals who were allegedly responsible for contaminating the drinking water. The editorial detailed the extensive investigative efforts, which included analyzing 196 mobile phones, 87 tower locations, and conducting DNA tests on 31 individuals. In addition, the police reviewed deleted images and videos from the seized phones, along with audio recordings of the accused, further strengthening the case against them.
In defending the handling of the case by the DMK government, Murasoli challenged accusations of a cover-up. The article asked why the government would protect individuals involved in such a criminal act, asserting that the DMK had nothing to hide and that justice had been pursued without interference. The editorial concluded by questioning the motives of those criticizing the government's role in the investigation, encouraging readers to "ask your conscience" for the truth.
