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New Indian Express
a day ago
- New Indian Express
Three killed in blast at illegal cracker unit in Sivakasi
MADURAI: Three workers, including two women, were killed in an explosion at an illegal firecracker unit operated out of a small house on a narrow street at Vijayakarisalkulam near Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district on Saturday morning. The deceased were identified as Jagatheeswaran (21), Muthulakshmi (70), Shanmuga Thai (60), all natives of Keel Kothai Nachiyarpuram in Virudhunagar. Another worker, Mariyammal (55), who sustained 90% burns, has been shifted to Sivakasi Government Hospital. Her condition continues to be critical, sources said. Ponnupandiyan, owner of the unit, has been arrested under Section 105 of BNS (causing death without malice) for operating the unit in a house without valid permit. He has been remanded in custody.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Six held for scam involving fake allotment orders
Chennai: Six people, including two couples, have been arrested for cheating over 200 people of 5cr by issuing them fake allotment orders for houses under the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (formerly Slum Clearance Board). Police said the case came to light after Muthulakshmi of Anna Nagar lodged a complaint saying she had paid 3.5lakh for a house. She was issued a fake allotment order bearing forged govt seals and stamps. Muthulakshmi was one of more than 200 victims who approached the accused through mutual contacts over the past few years. The suspects assured the victims that the allotment process would be completed once the housing complex was ready, asserting that govt officials would formally hand over the keys during an official function. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai Over time, they offered various excuses to delay the allotments until the victims realised they had been defrauded. The complaint, submitted to the city police commissioner, was forwarded to the Forgery Investigation Wing of the CCB on Feb 7. As an investigation led by assistant commissioner M Gayathri and inspector M Sheejarani confirmed the fraud, police arrested Baranitharan, 46, and his wife Ravathi, 40, of Ayanavaram; Rohini Priya, 49, of Chetpet; and Abdul Nasser, 40, of GKM Colony, Villivakkam on Wednesday. All four were remanded in custody. On Friday, Gajendran, 38, and his wife Chamundeeshwari, 39, of Ambattur, were also arrested for their involvement in the scam. During searches at Gajendran's residence, officers seized forged govt seals, stamps, and other incriminating documents. The couple was remanded in judicial custody the same day. 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. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
