18-07-2025
DIG probes DSP's claim of ‘persecution'
Trichy: After a controversy erupted over Mayiladuthurai deputy superintendent of police M Sundaresan's allegation that his department had withdrawn his official car to torment him for his sincerity, Thanjavur range DIG conducted an inquiry into the matter on Friday.
According to police, the department had taken Sundaresan's vehicle for 'important purposes' on July 11. At a press meet on Thursday, Sundaresan, who heads the prohibition enforcement wing (PEW), alleged that he was being persecuted for his sincerity at work. He subsequently walked from his house to his office, under media glare. On Friday, DIG Ziaul Haque conducted an inquiry with officials and staff in PEW as well as those who worked with Sundaresan.
According to multiple sources, many of them have testified against the DSP.
Sundaresan himself shared a document to the media, purported to be a communication between the DIG and IGP of central region, recommending his suspension immediately for 'tarnishing the police department.' When contacted, SP G Stalin said disciplinary action is yet to be taken.
However, sources said disciplinary action is likely since he reportedly violated the department guideline that only the superintendent of police convene press meets. Mayiladuthurai police had on Thursday said the media portrayal of of DSP M Sundaresan 'being forced to walk' was not true as he did not use his substitute vehicle. SP G Stalin called it a stunt and that the DSP had a hidden agenda. Sundaresan's original official vehicle was returned to him on Thursday.
