Three-special drives conducted to apprehend rowdy elements: DGP Sandeep Rai Rathore
A special drive against rowdyism in Tamil Nadu resulted in the apprehension of 844 individuals over three days. The operation was part of a broader initiative to enhance public safety and combat organized crime, drug abuse, and psychotropic substance use. The police conducted checks on over 15,000 individuals, leading to numerous arrests and significant drug seizures.
- ▪844 rowdies were caught and remanded during a three-day special drive.
- ▪The police checked a total of 15,349 individuals classified as rowdy elements.
- ▪294 cases related to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances were registered, leading to 419 arrests.
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As many as 844 rowdies were caught and remanded over three days during a special drive against rowdyism conducted across the State, following the instructions of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.Director-General of Police (DGP) and Head of Police Force Sandeep Rai Rathore said that, in accordance with the instructions of Mr. Vijay to ensure peace and public safety across the State, the Police Department was committed to eradicating the menace of rowdyism, drug abuse, and the use of other psychotropic substances in society.Accordingly, the department is taking proactive action against such offenders with the objective of decisively curbing criminal activities, dismantling organised criminal networks, and strengthening public safety and the law and order situation across Tamil Nadu.In the…
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