25-04-2025
Chennai Police Commissioner passes externment order banning 3 history-sheeters from entering the city
Greater Chennai Police Commissioner A. Arun has passed an externment order banning three history-sheeters — 'Nedunkundram' Surya (BJP State office-bearer), 'Naduveerapattu' Lenin, and 'Rocket' Raja — from entering the city. This is the first time it has been invoked in the past 25 years, a senior police officer said.
The City Police have identified individuals repeatedly involved in violent crimes and public disturbances. As an immediate measure to uphold law and order, preventive action is being undertaken. Following the directions of Mr. Arun, several proactive steps were taken. In this regard, the police identified criminals who have been evading legal action and initiated strict legal proceedings against them.
Based on this, Mr. Arun passed the order against three history-sheeters under Section 51A of the Chennai City Police Act on Friday. It aims to safeguard public peace and prevent the recurrence of criminal activities. These three were involved in multiple serious criminal cases and posed a significant threat to public safety, said the Commissioner in his order.
The police said P. Lenin was involved in a total of 28 criminal cases, including six murder and 12 attempt to murder ones. Surya was involved in a total of 64 criminal cases, including five murder and 11 attempt to murder ones. Raja was Involved in a total of 20 criminal cases, including five murder and six attempt to murder ones.
The police emphasised that any attempt by these individuals to re-enter city limits without appropriate legal sanction will result in strict action. Meanwhile, in a press release, the police said its Organised Crime Unit (OCU), which was formed by Mr. Arun, had significantly reduced illegal activities of gangs.
A senior police officer of the unit said 4,300 history-sheeters, and 476 major and 223 minor gangs, who are likely to commit crimes, are under surveillance. Altogether, 39 accused have been convicted and sentenced in the criminal cases. As a result of the OCU's formation, major gangs have been destabilised. Thirty-two A+-category accused, 108 A-category accused, 325 B-category accused, and 549 C-category accused were arrested and 417 persons were detained under the Goondas Act.
