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The Hindu
6 days ago
- The Hindu
Seven cases transferred to CB-CID in Erode district
Superintendent of Police A. Sujatha said that seven cases registered in the last few years in Erode district, including the double murder of an elderly couple at Sivagiri, have been transferred to the Crime Branch – Criminal Investigation Department (CB-CID). She told reporters that of the seven cases, five were murders for gain, including those reported in Sivagiri, Arachalur, and Chennimalai. One case pertained to dacoity, while another involved a murder. On May 1, 2025, the bodies of Ramasamy (72) and his wife Bakkiyam (63), residents of Megaraiyan Thottam near Sivagiri, were found, and 10.75 sovereigns of gold jewellery were reported stolen. Investigations revealed that the couple had been murdered on April 28, 2025, by Aachiappan, Madeswaran, and Ramesh, all hailing from Arachalur. The trio handed over the stolen jewellery to Gyanasekaran, a goldsmith, who melted and returned the gold to them. All four were arrested. While the goldsmith was remanded in judicial custody, the other three were detained under the Goondas Act. During police custody, the three accused reportedly confessed to being involved in a triple murder that took place in Semalaigoundanpalayam in Tiruppur district on November 28, 2024. The case is currently under CB-CID investigation. They also admitted their involvement in murder cases in Arachalur and Chennimalai. It may be noted that 11 persons had already been arrested in connection with the Chennimalai murder case. Based on the confessions of the accused and their involvement in a total of seven cases in Erode district, all the cases have now been transferred to the CB-CID for further investigation.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Ramasamy withdraws suit against Chow over Batu Kawan land deal
GEORGE TOWN: Former Penang Deputy Chief Minister II Dr P. Ramasamy today withdrew his defamation suit against Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow over the controversial land sale issue in Batu Kawan. The consent judgment was recorded by Sessions Court Judge Helmi Ghani here after lawyer Dr Shamsher Thind Singh, representing Ramasamy, informed the court that his client agreed to withdraw the suit without the liberty to re-file it. Ramasamy initiated defamation proceedings against Chow on July 18 last year, over a statement published on Chow's official Facebook page on Oct 3, 2023, which Ramasamy alleged gravely damaged his reputation. The suit stemmed from a cancelled deal between Penang Development Corporation (PDC) and Umech Land Sdn Bhd over the sale of 226 hectares of land in Byram, Batu Kawan, which has now been cancelled. Chow was represented by lawyer In the same court, the PDC also withdrew its defamation suit over the same matter against Ramasamy without liberty to re-file and without an order as to costs. Ramasamy also agreed to withdraw statements he made about the PDC as part of the settlement. The Batu Kawan land deal became controversial due to allegations that it was sold below market value.
The Star
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Ramasamy withdraws suit against Chow over Batu Kawan land deal
GEORGE TOWN: Former Penang deputy chief minister II Dr P. Ramasamy on Friday (July 18) withdrew his defamation suit against Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow over the controversial land sale issue in Batu Kawan. The consent judgment was recorded by Sessions Court Judge Helmi Ghani here after lawyer Dr Shamsher Thind Singh, representing Ramasamy, informed the court that his client agreed to withdraw the suit without the liberty to re-file it. Ramasamy initiated defamation proceedings against Chow on July 18 last year, over a statement published on Chow's official Facebook page on Oct 3, 2023, which Ramasamy alleged gravely damaged his reputation. The suit stemmed from a cancelled deal between Penang Development Corporation (PDC) and Umech Land Sdn Bhd over the sale of 226 hectares of land in Byram, Batu Kawan, which has now been cancelled. Chow was represented by lawyer In the same court, the PDC also withdrew its defamation suit over the same matter against Ramasamy without liberty to re-file and without an order as to costs. Ramasamy also agreed to withdraw statements he made about the PDC as part of the settlement. The Batu Kawan land deal became controversial due to allegations that it was sold below market value. - Bernama
Barnama
6 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Ramasamy Withdraws Suit Against Chow Over Batu Kawan Land Deal
GEORGE TOWN, July 18 (Bernama) -- Former Penang Deputy Chief Minister II Dr P. Ramasamy today withdrew his defamation suit against Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow over the controversial land sale issue in Batu Kawan. The consent judgment was recorded by Sessions Court Judge Helmi Ghani here after lawyer Dr Shamsher Thind Singh, representing Ramasamy, informed the court that his client agreed to withdraw the suit without the liberty to re-file it. Ramasamy initiated defamation proceedings against Chow on July 18 last year, over a statement published on Chow's official Facebook page on Oct 3, 2023, which Ramasamy alleged gravely damaged his reputation.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- The Hindu
Panchayat Secretary, husband held on graft charge
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption sleuths on Thursday arrested a panchayat secretary and her husband in Dindigul district on the charges of demanding and receiving bribe. M.M. Kovilur Panchayat Secretary Jothilakshmi and her husband Ramasamy were arrested by the DVAC sleuths following a trap. It is said that Karthik of Vanniyapatti had approached the panchayat secretary to change the name in property tax receipt. Jothilakshmi demanded a bribe amount of Rs.3,000. Following a complaint from Karthik, a trap was laid. Jothilakshmi had asked Karthik to hand over the amount to Ramasamy. As Ramasamy was receiving the amount, he was caught red handed by the DVAC sleuths.
