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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
DMK govt. has lost confidence of people: Edappadi Palaniswami
AIADMK general secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday said the DMK government had lost the confidence of the people. The administration had turned 'anti-people', he charged. He cited the Vengaivayal incident in Pudukottai district where human faeces were mixed in drinking water. Justice was yet to be done in the matter, he said and pointed out that those behind the crime were yet to be brought to book. Speaking as part of his Makkalai Kaappom, Tamizhagathai Meetppom roadshow at Gandharvakottai and Alangudi, the former Chief Minister slammed the DMK government for placing under suspension M. Sundaresan, an 'upright' Deputy Superintendent of Police of Mayiladuthurai, and prevented him from discharging his duty in the Prohibition Enforcement Wing. If police officers faced such a situation who will protect the people, Mr. Palaniswami wondered. Prices of various items had shot up under the DMK government, he said and alleged that Chief Minister Stalin was least concerned about the welfare of the people. Terming the DMK a 'corporate company' with Mr. Stalin as chairman and his family members as the directors, Mr. Palaniswami alleged it had 'looted' the State and 'sucked the blood' of the people. Is Tamil Nadu a family property of the DMK? he asked and wondered whether the family members of the DMK alone could rule the State. The 2026 Assembly election provides a chance to the people to put an end to the 'dynastic rule' of the DMK whose model of governance had proved to be a failure. Mr. Palaniswami said the Cauvery-Gundar river interlinking project launched during the AIADMK regime was put on the back burner during the DMK government due to political vendetta. The ₹14,000-crore project would be executed once the AIADMK returned to power, he added.
The Hindu
19-07-2025
- The Hindu
T.N. govt places Mayiladuthurai PEW DSP Sundaresan under suspension
The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday placed M. Sundaresan, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Prohibition Enforcement Wing (PEW), Mayiladuthurai District, under suspension, on charges of violating the code of conduct rules for government servants and for levelling baseless allegations against senior police officers of the department. A government order issued by the Home Department to this effect said Mr. Sundaresan had given interviews to the media without obtaining prior approval from superior officers and had also intentionally levelled baseless and frivolous allegations against senior police officers. The order said he deliberately attempted to claim that injustice had been done to him by not providing a government vehicle. However, the government vehicle was returned to him on July 17, having been previously withdrawn for VVIP bandobust duty on July 11, along with 44 other vehicles mobilised from across the districts. He had threatened and abused a woman police inspector, who was subjected to severe distress, forcing her to take an extreme decision to commit suicide, which her colleagues managed to thwart. He had exerted undue influence on a Sub-Inspector of Police of the PEW Unit, to make arrangements for installing an air-conditioner and a printer in his office. He also indulged in the practice of abusing subordinate police personnel over the VHF mic, the order said. Further he failed to approach senior officers to air his grievances through the proper grievance redressal mechanism followed in the department. In spite of holding the responsible rank of DSP, PEW Unit, he had purportedly questioned the authority of the District Superintendent of Police and exhibited sheer indiscipline on many occasions, the order said. During the period of suspension, Mr. Sundaresan shall remain in Mayiladuthurai and shall not leave the headquarters without obtaining prior permission, the order added. (Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the State's health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416, and Sneha's suicide prevention helpline 044-24640050.)
New Indian Express
26-06-2025
- New Indian Express
15 Tamil Nadu cops to get CM medal for anti-drug work on August 15
CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday announced 15 policemen from the state will receive the Chief Minister's Police Medal for outstanding work in eradicating drug production and illicit trafficking in the state. The officers who are set to receive the award on August 15 this year are: Ashish Rawat, SP of Sivagangai district, Inspector of Police, Prohibition Enforcement Wing, Melur, Madurai District, Inspector of Police, Perumanallur Police Station, Tiruppur District, Singh, Inspector of Police, Intelligence Section, Greater Chennai Police, Krishnan, Inspector of Police, R-3 Ashok Nagar L&O Police Station, South Zone, Greater Chennai Police, Inspector of Police, Prohibition Enforcement Wing, Ambattur, Avadi Police Commissionerate, Suresh kumar, Inspector of Police, NIB CID, Salem, Inspector of Police, Central Intelligence Unit, Chennai Zone. Special Sub Inspector of Police -558, Crime Headquaters, Chennai, Sub Inspector of Police, D-3 Podanur L&O Police Station, Coimbatore City. , Sub Inspector of Police, Valivalam Police Station, Nagapattinam District, Sub- Inspector of Police, Kumuli Police Station, Theni District, Special Sub-Inspector of Police -121, Central Railway Police Station, Chennai, M. Suseendran, Special Sub- Inspector of Police - 3580, NIB CID, Dindigul and C. Murugan, Inspector of Police, Serious Crime Squad, Madurai City.
The Hindu
25-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
15 police officers to receive T.N Chief Minister's Police Medal for outstanding work in eradicating drugs
The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday announced Chief Minister's Police Medal for outstanding work in eradicating the drug production and illicit trafficking in the State to 15 police officers in recognition of their efforts. According to an official press release, in view of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has ordered the medals to Ashish Rawat, Superintendent of Police, Sivagangai District for his contribution towards drug eradication during his tenure at Thanjavur District; A. Marimuthu, Inspector, Prohibition Enforcement Wing, Melur, Madurai District; M. Vasanthakumar, Inspector, Perumanallur Police Station, Tiruppur District; N. Raja Singh, Inspector, Intelligence Section, Greater Chennai Police; S. Radha Krishnan, Inspector, Ashok Nagar L&O Police Station, Greater Chennai Police. The others are M. C. Ramesh, Inspector, Prohibition Enforcement Wing, Ambattur, Avadi Commissionerate; K. Babu Suresh Kumar, Inspector, NIB CID, Salem; T. Anbarasi, Inspector, Central Intelligence Unit, Chennai Zone; S. Ramesh, Special Sub-Inspector, Crime Headquarters, Chennai; N. Dhanabalan, Sub-Inspector, Podanur L&O Police Station, Coimbatore City; M. Eranian, Sub-Inspector, Valivalam Police Station, Nagapattinam District; K. Kathiresan, Sub-Inspector, Kumuli Police Station, Theni District; C. Gurusamy, Special Sub-Inspector, Central Railway Police Station, Chennai; M. Suseendran, Special Sub-Inspector, NIB CID, Dindigul; and C. Murugan, Inspector, Serious Crime Squad, Madurai City. They were selected based on recommendations of the Director General of Police/Head of Police Force. The medals will be presented by the Chief Minister during Independence Day celebrations.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Time of India
Nigerian held with drugs worth 15 lakh in Erode
Erode: A Nigerian national was arrested in Erode on Saturday night for having in possession methamphetamine valued at 15 lakh. The arrested has been identified as Jones Duro Michael, 32, a footballer. A Prohibition Enforcement Wing (PEW) team led by inspector S Sivahami Rani, apprehended him near the Vijayamangalam toll gate following a tip off. During inquiry it came to light that he lacked a valid visa and residency documents to stay in Tamil Nadu. "His passport had expired in 2023, and it is likely that he illegally entered the country through sea. Further probe is on," the inspector said. Police filed charges under various sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) Act, and the Foreigners Act, and remanded him in judicial custody at the Coimbatore Central Prison on Sunday. Meanwhile, police have also arrested Melvin, 49, of Perundurai, for renting his house to the Nigerian peddler without checking his identity and documents.
