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The Hindu
4 days ago
- The Hindu
CMDA allots ₹54 cr. to Chennai police to install cameras, build rehabilitation centre
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) has allotted ₹54.36 crore to Greater Chennai Police from its Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam (VCVT) (North Chennai Development Plan). Under this plan, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras will be installed at 45 locations at the cost of ₹9.16 crore. As many as 60 patrol two-wheelers will be procured additionally at a cost of ₹90 lakh. ₹60 lakh will be allotted for skill development of the members of 10 boys and girls clubs. Additionally, a rehabilitation centre for drug addicts will be set up at the cost of ₹2.95 crore. Police barracks will be constructed at the cost of ₹9.75 crore and police stations will be built at the cost of ₹31 crore. A total of ₹54.36 crore for seven projects will be funded by the CMDA including two infrastructure projects — V.6 Kolathur Police Station and K-5 Peravallur Police Station, said Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner A. Arun. The Government has been implementing the VCVT, comprising major infrastructure projects of 10 stakeholder departments including Housing and Urban Development, following an announcement by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- The Hindu
Madras High Court summons Greater Chennai City Commissioner of Police
The Madras High Court has summoned Greater Chennai City Commissioner of Police A. Arun to explain the reasons for the Nolambur police not having acted upon a complaint lodged by a flat owner against two other owners in his apartment complex under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act of 1989. Justice P. Velmurugan ordered that the Commissioner of Police must appear on June 9, and clarify why no action was taken on the complaint even after the National Commission for the Scheduled Castes (NCSC) had forwarded it to the Commissionerate on December 26 last year, and had called for a report on the action taken within 15 days. The order was passed on a writ petition filed by engineering degree-holder V. Vanamalai of Nanguneri in Tirunelveli district. The petitioner said he owned a flat at Vinoth Viruksha Apartments at Nolambur in Chennai. He had a dispute regarding the funds of the flat owners' welfare association. The petitioner, along with another flat owner, had lodged a criminal complaint alleging misappropriation of ₹1.25 crore, and the matter was under investigation by the Central Crime Branch. Irked over it, one of the flat owners had used abusive language against the petitioner after coming to know that he belonged to a Scheduled Caste community, the petitioner claimed. The petitioner also complained that he was insulted directly and indirectly in the WhatsApp group used by the flat owners, and claimed that it was a caste-based atrocity. He lodged an online complaint with the Inspector of the Nolambur police station on November 4, 2024, and subsequently made a complaint to the NCSC on December 9, 2024. The NCSC forwarded the complaint to the Commissioner of Police, and called for a report within 15 days. The Commission's communication was marked to the petitioner too. However, till date, the police had not even conducted an inquiry regarding the complaint, the petitioner said.
The Hindu
31-05-2025
- The Hindu
Over ₹22 crore retrieved from cyber fraudsters by city police in five months
The Cyber Crime Police Stations and special cells of Greater Chennai City Police have retrieved over ₹22 crore altogether so far this year in cyber financial fraud cases that were reported in the city limits. To make it easier for people to file complaints, cyber crime cells were set up at the headquarters of each Deputy Commissioners of Police in the city. In addition to them, Cyber Crime Police Stations have been functioning at the offices of Joint Commissioners of Police zonal wise and at the Central Crime Branch to handle the cases relating to cyber crime. A senior police officer said a series of quick steps have been taken by Cyber Crime Police through the cells and police stations such as freezing the accounts of victims so as to prevent the cyber fraudsters from withdrawing further and retrieving money back into the victims' accounts. From May 1 to May 29, the Cyber Crime Police Station in Central Crime Branch has received 26 complaints on financial frauds and quickly retrieved ₹1.57 crore from fraudsters. Similarly ₹14.89 lakh was retrieved from 17 complaints by Cyber Crime Police in North Zone. ₹4 lakh in 25 cases in West Zone, ₹36 lakh in 44 cases, and ₹18 lakh in 32 cases were retrieved. The city police said they have retrieved altogether ₹2.31 crore in the month of May. Between January 1 and May 29, the Cyber Crime Police Station in Central Crime Branch has retrieved over ₹7 crore following 582 complaints lodged with them on financial cyber frauds. Altogether, ₹10.25 crore were retrieved in 1,284 cases that were lodged with all cyber crime police units. Apart from that, ₹36 crore were frozen based on complaints lodged with the Central Crime Branch and orders of the courts. ₹12 crore was retrieved back to victims additionally, said police. City Police Commissioner A. Arun appealed to the public to be careful about high profit investment advertisements, fake investment apps, websites and advised the people not to transfer money into unknown bank accounts. Public are requested to contact Cyber Crime Helpline Number 1930 or register a complaint in in case of any cyber related offences.
Hans India
31-05-2025
- Hans India
TN: Chennai Police recovers Rs 10.25 cr for cyber fraud
Chennai: In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, the Greater Chennai Police (GCP) have successfully restituted Rs 10.25 crore to victims of cyber fraud in the first five months of 2025. Of this, over Rs 2 crore was returned in May alone, reflecting the department's intensified efforts to combat the surge in online financial crimes. In addition to these recoveries, the GCP cybercrime wing has approached courts and frozen Rs 36.27 crore in various bank accounts linked to cybercriminals. Officials say these swift actions aim to disrupt the financial channels of fraudsters and deter future crimes. According to data provided by the Chennai Police, the city police headquarters' cyber crime wing led the restitution efforts, recovering Rs 7.08 crore in 582 cases. The South Zone cybercrime unit followed with Rs 1.66 crore in 234 cases. The North Zone recovered Rs 56.74 lakh from 73 cases, the West Zone retrieved Rs 60.52 lakh in 234 cases, and the East Zone recovered Rs 33.38 lakh in 183 cases. In the month of May alone, the headquarters' cyber team managed to recover Rs 1.57 crore from 26 cyber fraud cases. Police have raised serious concerns over the rising trend of 'digital arrest' scams, where fraudsters impersonate officials from agencies like the CBI, RAW, and Mumbai Police to instil panic and manipulate victims into transferring money. Victims are often told they are under investigation or that their accounts are being misused, prompting them to comply out of fear. Other common scams flagged by the police include online part-time job frauds—where victims are initially asked to perform simple tasks like writing reviews or liking posts and are later lured into transferring large sums—and fake online trading platforms promising high returns. GCP Commissioner A. Arun has issued a strong advisory urging the public to remain vigilant and avoid transferring money to unknown bank accounts. He emphasised the importance of immediate action in such cases and encouraged victims to report incidents promptly by calling the cybercrime helpline 1930 or visiting the national cybercrime portal at
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- The Hindu
Security stepped at at strategic locations, people need not fear: Chennai Police Commissioner
Following the launch of Operation Sindoor and escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner A. Arun said on Friday that security has been strengthened at strategic locations in the city to ensure public safety. Speaking to reporters, Mr. Arun said, 'We have enhanced security at locations where large crowds gather and intensified surveillance at strategic points. Personnel from both the intelligence wing and the law and order division are maintaining constant vigilance. Security arrangements have been heightened at malls, theatres, and temples.' 'We have also intensified vehicle checks, while ensuring that the general public is not inconvenienced. Our personnel have been instructed to remain alert. People can go about their daily routines normally; there is no need for fear or anxiety. All necessary measures have been taken to ensure public safety,' Mr. Arun added. Bomb Threat to MAC Stadium and Cricket Players Meanwhile, an anonymous individual, allegedly from Pakistan, sent a threat email to the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association, claiming that a bomb would be detonated at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk. As a result, the IPL match scheduled for May 12 has been suspended. A separate email also threatened the lives of cricket players. Mr. Arun confirmed receipt of the threat and stated that an investigation has been launched. A senior police officer said, 'It appears the email was sent from outside the country via the darknet. We are currently tracing the origin of the message. Another email is being investigated by central agencies.'
