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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- New Indian Express
Meth gang busted, Manipuri woman among six arrested in Chennai
CHENNAI: Six people were arrested and 700g of methamphetamine worth around Rs 35 lakh was seized along with a pistol and 15 live rounds during a major anti-drug operation near the IOC-Railway Yard on Wednesday. The arrests took place following surveillance operations by the RK Nagar police and the anti-narcotics intelligence unit (ANIU), who have been tracking drug movement across the city and suburbs. Based on sustained intelligence inputs, a coordinated team intercepted six individuals behaving suspiciously near the railway yard on Wednesday evening. As their reply to queries were contradictory, a search uncovered the meth and firearm, the police said. Among the arrested was Meena alias Ameena (46), a native of Moreh, Manipur, who allegedly transported the methamphetamine via train with assistance from her son Aslam. After reaching Chennai, she handed over the drugs to her nephew Abbas Ali (30) of Tondiarpet. Abbas, along with co-accused Mohammed Ali (25) of Tiruvottiyur, Azhar (26) of Chepauk, Riyas Khan (26) from Ramanathapuram, and Parvez Hussain (26) of Selaiyur, sold the substance in Tambaram, Royapuram, Red Hills, and Triplicane for Rs 5,000 per gram, the police said. The origin of the pistol and the full extent of the interstate drug network are under investigation. All six were produced before a court on Thursday. The operation is part of Chennai Police's intensified campaign to dismantle synthetic drug networks operating across the state.
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
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
The Hindu Made of Chennai wins laurels at WAN-IFRA World Media Awards 2025
The Hindu has been honoured with 'World Winner' award under the 'Best in Digital Advertising Product or Initiative' category at the WAN-IFRA World Media Awards 2025, recently held in Krakow, Poland. The accolade was for The Hindu Made of Chennai (MoC) campaign, which brought Chennai's stories and spirit to the forefront during the city's 385th birthday. This marks the second consecutive year that the campaign has received international recognition. In its second edition, MoC transformed Madras Day (August 22) into Madras Month, with 40 days of celebration. The campaign brought live concerts, art exhibitions, quizzes, photography contests, and social impact programmes to the city. 'Namma Marina, Namma Pride' beach clean-up and 'Zero Accidents' road safety drive, conducted in partnership with the Greater Chennai Corporation and Chennai Police, were some initiatives that made MoC unique. Suresh Balakrishna, Chief Revenue Officer, The Hindu Group, said, 'This global recognition by WAN-IFRA is a celebration of Chennai itself — its people, its stories, and its resilience. 'Made of Chennai' was conceptualised to reflect the essence of our city in a way that connects deeply and meaningfully. We are proud that a campaign born from love for Chennai has been honoured on the world stage.'
India Gazette
06-05-2025
- India Gazette
Four arrested in Tamil Nadu for stealing diamonds worth Rs 20 cr
ANI 06 May 2025, 10:33 GMT+10 Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 6 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Police have arrested four people for allegedly stealing diamonds worth Rs 20 crore after assaulting a merchant inside a hotel in Chennai. The accused were arrested near the Thoothukudi toll plaza on Monday night during a vehicle search, said the police. The arrested have been identified as John Lawer, Vijay, Ratheesh and Arun Pandiarajan. The police said that the robbery took place at a hotel in Chennai. The accused tied up the victim in his hotel room as they robbed the diamonds and fled. The merchant screamed for help and was saved by the hotel staff. Then he filed a complaint at the Vadapalani police station, which registered a case and began the investigation, according to the police. Upon receiving the information, the police launched a manhunt to nab the culprits. Following this, orders were issued to the police across Tamil Nadu to conduct intensive searches and arrest the gang that had fled. After receiving the information that the robbers were heading to Thoothukudi, the Chennai police informed their counterparts there. The police stopped the vehicle of the accused near the Puthur Pandiyapuram toll plaza in Thoothukudi and made the arrests. They will be handed over to the Chennai Police for further investigation, said the police. (ANI)
NDTV
06-05-2025
- NDTV
4 Arrested In Chennai For Robbing Diamonds Worth Rs 20 Crore
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Police have arrested four people for allegedly stealing diamonds worth Rs 20 crore after assaulting a merchant inside a hotel in Chennai. The accused were arrested near the Thoothukudi toll plaza on Monday night during a vehicle search, said the police. The arrested have been identified as John Lawer, Vijay, Ratheesh and Arun Pandiarajan. The police said that the robbery took place at a hotel in Chennai. The accused tied up the victim in his hotel room as they robbed the diamonds and fled. The merchant screamed for help and was saved by the hotel staff. Then he filed a complaint at the Vadapalani police station, which registered a case and began the investigation, according to the police. Upon receiving the information, the police launched a manhunt to nab the culprits. Following this, orders were issued to the police across Tamil Nadu to conduct intensive searches and arrest the gang that had fled. After receiving the information that the robbers were heading to Thoothukudi, the Chennai police informed their counterparts there. The police stopped the vehicle of the accused near the Puthur Pandiyapuram toll plaza in Thoothukudi and made the arrests. They will be handed over to the Chennai Police for further investigation, said the police.
