Actor Vijay Did Not Suspend Police Officers in Coimbatore Rape Case
Vijay Thalapathy, this is the full 00:01 Vijay Thalapathy, this is the full 00:02 child who came to offer flowers, he is the same 8-year-old child who was 00:03 raped and murdered in Tamil Nadu three days ago. 00:04 And at the press conference, the police were sitting and laughing. 00:05 Reports say that first, Vijay Thalapathy suspended all three policemen. 00:11 And the rapist was sentenced to death, after which he came to offer flowers and participated in the final rites. 00:16 Truly sir, you are a great person. Maybe this is the reason why Vijay Thalapathy rules everyone's hearts. 00:21 Salute to you, sir.
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Police Suspension Claim Debunked India Today Fact Check, a reputable source, has confirmed that claims of Vijay Thalapathy suspending three police officers for laughing during a press conference are false. The media relations officer for the Tamil Nadu Police explicitly stated that any such suspension claims are baseless [4].
The officers seen in the video were identified as senior police officials, and their suspension would have been widely reported, which was not the case [4]. Lack of Evidence for Other Claims There is no information within the provided sources to support the claims that a rapist was sentenced to death in relation to the incident mentioned, nor that Vijay Thalapathy participated in offering flowers or final rites for the victim.
While Vijay has directed officials to take swift action in sexual crime cases [2], this is distinct from the specific actions alleged in the reel. Ambiguity Regarding Political Role The reel suggests Vijay Thalapathy is in a position of authority, possibly as Chief Minister, given the context of suspending police officers.
While one source mentions him taking an oath as Tamil Nadu CM in May 2026 [7], the fact-check regarding the police suspension is also dated May 2026 [4], creating ambiguity about his role at the time of the alleged incident and the subsequent reporting.