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Time of India
10-08-2025
- Time of India
Coimbatore city police organise cycle rally to mark Independence Day
Coimbatore: The city police organised a 79km 'Tour de Freedom 2025' cycle rally on Sunday. The rally was flagged off by city police commissioner A Saravana Sundar at the police commissionerate to commemorate 79th Independence Day. The rally to raise awareness on drug-free Coimbatore was organised jointly by the city police, along with the Coimbatore adventure sports club. Nearly 200 participants, including police personnel took part in the rally which was held under three categories: 35 km, 55 km, and 79 km. Coimbatore district superintendent of police K Karthikeyan, civil supply CID superintendent of police Balaji Saravanan (West Zone), and deputy commissioner N Devanathan, also participated. "In the 79 years of independence, as a country, we have developed in all sectors. Coimbatore is playing a significant role in the domestic productivity of Tamil Nadu," the police commissioner said. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Time of India
Less than 2% of TN population has downloaded state police's Kaval Uthavi app
1 2 COIMBATORE: Less than 2% of the population in the state has so far downloaded the state police's Kaval Uthavi app -– a citizen safety and emergency service mobile application -- even three years after it was launched. It is said that the poor reception of people for the app is due to the lack of awareness about its features and functionalities. The Kaval Uthavi app, which was launched by chief minister M K Stalin in April 2022, provides a platform for citizens, particularly women, who seek police assistance during emergencies. It integrates with the Emergency Response Support System and the state police master control room for efficient call flow and follow-up. The app has features like emergency alert button, direct dialling for 112, 100, and 101, location sharing, mobile-based complaint filing and 14 other services including police station locators, control room directory, cyber financial-related complaints, police verification services and lost document reports. In Coimbatore, the app had been downloaded by only 9,958 people since its launch till the end of 2024. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How to Ease Knee Pain Without Injections or Side Effects Read More Undo In the first six months of this year, 4,726 people downloaded it. The city police have launched a campaign to further increase its downloads, especially by women, children and the elderly. Cops attached to various police stations in the city are instructed to create awareness about it as part of their regular duty. Police are reaching out to educational institutions and encouraging students to download the app. During vehicle checks, police create awareness about it and encourage motorists to download it. City police commissioner A Saravana Sundar, said, "In case of emergency, public, especially women and girl children, can touch the emergency button on the app, which sends an alert to the control room. Police at the control room collect the details of the person and will reach the spot within the next couple of minutes. This is a simple and safe method for someone in distress, as their location will be shared with the police in no time. ' 'So far, we have received 334 calls from the 'Kaval Uthavi' app, out of which 100 calls were made mistakenly by users, and for the other 200-plus calls, we have rushed to the spot and taken action," he added.
New Indian Express
25-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Goondas invoked against two auto drivers for robbing migrant workers
COIMBATORE: Coimbatore's Racecourse police have invoked the Goondas Act against two auto-rickshaw drivers at Coimbatore railway station for robbing migrant workers in the guise of offering rides. According to a police release, City Police Commissioner A Saravana Sundar on Wednesday ordered the detention of the two auto-rickshaw drivers under the Goondas Act based on their criminal history. Previously, on June 18, Racecourse police arrested three auto-rickshaw drivers—K Mohammed Azharuddin (25) of Pullukkadu, B Nowfal Basha (29) of Thennampalayam, and R Senthilkumar (33) from Selvapuram—for robbing Rs 13,000 from three migrant workers. The victims, unfamiliar with the local area, had arrived in Coimbatore on June 14 for job opportunities and approached the drivers for transportation outside the Coimbatore railway station. Instead of taking them to their destinations, the drivers drove them around the city and extorted money. They forced Shivkumar from Uttar Pradesh to obtain Rs 4,000 from his family by threatening him. Similarly, they extorted Rs 9,000 from Ali Kadar Sheikh and Kushal Biswas, both from West Bengal, via UPI payments. The drivers were subsequently arrested and remanded in judicial custody on June 18. The Racecourse police later filed another case against Senthilkumar and Basha for a similar robbery on June 14, in which they robbed money from five other migrant workers who had arrived at Coimbatore railway station. After news of their arrest spread, these victims came forward to complain. Police also urged the public to report any other instances of robbery by the gang. Meanwhile, Racecourse Police Inspector L Kandaswamy submitted a detailed report against the duo, based on their criminal history, recommending their detention under the Goondas Act. The detention order was served to them at the prison.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Time of India
Two auto drivers detained under Goondas Act for robbing guest workers in Coimbatore
1 2 Coimbatore: City police commissioner A Saravana Sundar on Wednesday detained two autorickshaw drivers under the Goondas Act. They were arrested last month for robbing guest workers in the city. Race Course police had arrested three autorickshaw drivers- K Mohammed Azharuddin, 25, B Nowfal Basha, 29, and R Senthilkumar, 33, on June 18 for robbing 13,000 from three guest workers. The victims, unfamiliar with local areas, had approached the drivers for transportation outside the Coimbatore railway station. Instead of taking them to their destinations, the drivers drove around the city and extorted money. They forced Shivkumar, from Uttar Pradesh to get 4,000 from his family by threatening him. Similarly, they extorted 9,000 from Ali Kadar Sheik and Kushal Biswas, from West Bengal, via UPI payments. They were subsequently attested and remanded in judicial custody, Race Course police inspector Kandasamy submitted a detailed report against Senthilkumar and Nowfal Basha, based on their criminal history, recommending their detention under the Goondas Act.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Time of India
SaKo poles to ensure safety of girl students at schools, colleges in Coimbatore
Coimbatore: The city police are planning to install CCTV cameras mounted on a pole with an emergency call (SOS) button and speakers in front of educational institutions under the Safe Kovai (SaKo) initiative to help the girl students in distress and ensure their safety. Christened SaKo pole, the devices on it would be linked to the modern control room of the city police, who would respond to the distress call immediately. It will enable two-way communication. City police commissioner A Saravana Sundar said, "With the help of NGO Uyir, we will approach the management of all schools and colleges soon and request them to install SaKo poles in front of their educational institutions. A dedicated team of police personnel will be deployed to attend to the distress calls. Whenever girl students feel unsafe, they could press the emergency button to contact the police control room. Police officers there will immediately respond to it and alert the nearest beat police officers to visit the area and assist the person in trouble." City's first SaKo pole was inaugurated by former electricity minister V Senthil Balaji at a bus stop near the Govt Polytechnic College for Women on Dr Balasundaram Road on March 9. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Flexible Program BITS Pilani Digital Apply Now Undo The Safe Kovai initiative was launched to create a safe environment for women and children in the city. Police had initially unveiled the plans to install SaKo poles at 200 of the 350 bus stops in the city in the first phase. "We have requested Rs15 crore from the govt to implement the project across the city. The work will commence as soon as we receive the funds," the city police commissioner said. MSID:: 122862189 413 |
