Director General of Police Shankar Jiwal: A city that became home
The city can surely boast of a safe environment from a public order point of view; It is also being adjudged so, repeatedly, in fact, by National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB) and other independent surveys. Chennaites always are peace-loving and law-abiding people.
The fact that I love Chennai needs no other explanation: Though my origins are not from this State, as I retire this month, we, my family and I, have decided to call Chennai our home and settle here.
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The Hindu
2 hours ago
- The Hindu
Director General of Police Shankar Jiwal: A city that became home
Having served in Chennai as a career Police Officer, I have a distinct appreciation for the city, this is aA feeling that has respectfully grown over years. I was in close quarters when it came to participation in the day-to-day affairs of the City, primarily as Commissioner of Police. The resilience of the city and its citizens, especially during Covid-19 days, amazed me. The city can surely boast of a safe environment from a public order point of view; It is also being adjudged so, repeatedly, in fact, by National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB) and other independent surveys. Chennaites always are peace-loving and law-abiding people. The fact that I love Chennai needs no other explanation: Though my origins are not from this State, as I retire this month, we, my family and I, have decided to call Chennai our home and settle here.
Time of India
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- Time of India
Nainar hails EPS as TN people's hope as they share stage
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