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Time of India
12-07-2025
- Time of India
‘1-year protection for women facing threats'
Chennai: A year-long protection will be extended to women who face stalking and threats from suspects, said city commissioner of police A Arun, invoking the amended Tamil Nadu Prevention of Violence Against Women Act, 2025. If the suspect tries to reach out to the victim by visiting her office, stalking her, or approaching her through any friends or relatives during the 'good conduct' period, he could be jailed for three years besides a fine of 1 lakh. In the latest incident, a 32-year-old man, Zakir Hussain from Tiruvannamalai district, was arrested by Maduravoyal police for threatening to share private photohs of his estranged girlfriend in an attempt to disrupt her marriage with another person. Zakir Hussain was arrested June 24 and remanded in judicial custody. Maduravoyal police then approached the revenue divisional officer (Central Chennai) for a restraining order. On July 11, the sub-collector and RDO issued an order under Section 7(c) of the amended TNPHW Act, prohibiting Zakir Hussain from contacting the woman by any means, including in person, verbally, electronically, or through intermediaries. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai The order also bars him from visiting her residence or workplace. If the two individuals are employed at the same location, the accused is required to maintain a safe distance and is prohibited from following her or monitoring her digital activities. A one-year good conduct bond has also been executed as part of protection order. "Violation of the RDO's order will lead to imprisonment for up to three years and a fine of up to 1 lakh," said an investigation officer. "We are committed to enforcing the amended provisions to ensure survivors receive the protection they need." In line with the amendment to the TNPHW Act, commissioner Arun had earlier instructed officers to give priority to preventing crimes against women.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Time of India
Cops detain 1,002 suspects under Goondas Act in a year
Chennai: Over the past year, the Greater Chennai police have detained 1,002 people under the Goondas Act in a targeted crackdown on repeat offenders, launched after the murder of K Armstrong at Sembium. Police commissioner A Arun, who assumed charge shortly after the incident, said the detention strategy was to improve law and order. Of the total detainees, 610 were listed as rowdy elements, while 275 were drug offenders. Police also detained 73 property offenders and 19 individuals involved in sexual crimes. Additionally, nine people were detained for immoral trafficking, seven for offences under the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities (COFEPOSA), and six under the National Security Act (NSA). North zone recorded the highest number of detentions at 366, followed by the west zone with 209 and the south zone with 200. The east zone reported 196 detentions. Other units such as the Central Crime Branch (CCB), Railways, and the Central Special Crime Investigation Division (CSCID) together accounted for 31 detentions. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai Officers said that among the detainees were 26 suspects linked to the Armstrong murder. These individuals were in Puzhal prison for more than 10 months under the Goondas Act, pending further legal proceedings. Kolathur deputy commissioner of police R Pandiarajan said, "Detention of key offenders under the Goondas Act has significantly disrupted gang operations. When a faction leader is detained, their associates often disperse or flee." A Aravindan, a retired senior police officer, said, "Since trials can take time, preventive detention under the Goondas Act serves as a temporary but effective method to weaken criminal networks and allow police to restore public order." Madras high court advocate Karthikeyan, said, "Any detention under the Goondas Act must be reviewed by an advisory board within three months. If upheld, the detainee's family can challenge the decision by filing a habeas corpus petition before the high court." Under the law, the Goondas Act cannot be invoked against the same individual more than once a year. Still, police say the strategy has been effective in curbing street-level crime and breaking gang cohesion.
New Indian Express
10-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Madras HC seeks report from top cop on pending IPC cases
CHENNAI: Questioning the discrepancies in the number of criminal cases pending at different stages as per the information furnished to the jurisdictional court and the statistics available with the police, the Madras High Court on Monday directed the Greater Chennai Police (GCP) Commissioner A Arun, who was present in the court as per an earlier order, to file a report on the pending cases registered under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) till June, 2024. Justice P Velmurugan issued the direction while hearing a petition filed by V Vanamamalai, a resident of an apartment in Nolambur, seeking a direction to the police to register a case on alleged caste discrimination and abuse by a member of the flat owners' association. The judge flagged the frequent showdown between the police investigation officers (IOs) and the judicial officers. 'One of the reasons is that you are not submitting closure reports in the courts if any case is closed,' he said, adding it is mandatory to report to the court forthwith if any FIR is registered or closed. Final reports are also not properly submitted in the courts, he noted. The judge directed the commissioner to file a report on the cases under the IPC till the BNSS came into force, pendency at the stage of FIR, charge sheet or not having been taken on file of the judicial magistrate courts. He gave time till July 8 for filing the report.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Time of India
CoP appears in high court; asked to give details of pending FIRs
Chennai: Madras high court has directed Chennai city commissioner of police, A Arun, who appeared before it in person on Monday, to file a comprehensive report by July 8 on the total number of FIRs pending investigation across police stations in the city as of June 2024. The report must also include number of cases in which chargesheets were filed and the number of cases where investigations are still ongoing, Justice P Velmurugan said. The issue pertains to a plea moved by Vanamamalai of Nanguneri belonging to Scheduled Caste community. He had lodged a complaint alleging financial misappropriation in the welfare fund of a residential complex in Nolambur, Chennai. He further claimed that another resident posted caste-based derogatory comments about him in a WhatsApp group. Aggrieved, he filed a complaint with the Nolambur police. As they failed to take any action, he moved high court. Appearing before the court, the commissioner submitted that appropriate action would have been taken if the complaint was formally submitted. Recording the submission, the court pointed out discrepancies between the number of pending cases recorded in court and the figures reported by police department. The court added that in many instances, investigation reports were not being submitted to the courts even after the investigations were concluded. The court then directed the commissioner to file a detailed report outlining the number of FIRs pending as of June 2024 and how many of these cases progressed to the chargesheet stage.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
228 people held in drug-related cases
Chennai: Police have arrested 228 people 28 of them from other states in 110 drug-related cases so far this year. Of these, 170 were arrested by the Anti-Narcotics Intelligence Unit of Greater Chennai Police in 91 ganja-related cases, with 285kg of cannabis seized. As many as 13 people were arrested in seven cases involving illegal drug tablet sales, resulting in the seizure of 1,554 tablets. Six new synthetic drug networks were uncovered within Chennai's jurisdiction during this period. In 12 related cases, 45 accused were arrested, and the drugs seized included 133g of meth, 1,541g of methaqualone, 46.56g of heroin, and 49g of cocaine. Following directives from commissioner A Arun, 16 of those arrested in May were booked under Goondas Act. In another case, Choolaimedu police arrested two people for possessing banned tobacco products and seized 15.9kg of gutka. They were identified as S Prajwal Kumar, 27, and S Murugan, 32. Triplicane police arrested two people for hoarding about 15,000 packs of illegally imported cigarettes and vapes. They conducted searches near a mansion and found the stock hoarded and arrested them. They were identified as Abdul Rawab, 35, and Mohammed Ashwar, 39, from Ramanathapuram
