Tamil Nadu police arrest 443 people in two-day crackdown
The operation targeted drug offenders, violent criminals, and members of organised syndicates across the state to maintain public order.
Tamil Nadu police arrested 443 suspects involved in various crimes, including drug offences and violence, during a two-day operation launched on Monday, according to The Hindu.
The crackdown involved intensive checks on more than 15,000 individuals with criminal backgrounds and thousands of vehicles in locations known to be visited by such persons.
Director-General of Police (DGP) Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal said the operation aimed to disrupt drug distribution networks, curb criminal activities, and reinforce public order.
During the drive, police tracked 1,624 drug offenders and took 77 individuals involved in illicit drug sales into custody. Police also monitored 8,626 listed rowdies and placed 796 habitual offenders under strict preventive surveillance.
The DGP stated that surveillance was increased for 2,924 individuals previously involved in assault and murder cases to prevent retaliatory crimes. This supervision resulted in 167 violent offenders being arrested and 163 fresh cases being registered.
Law enforcement teams also executed 73 Non-Bailable Warrants (NBWs) against fleeing offenders and used drones to patrol residential and commercial areas. Dr Aggarwal said such proactive surprise operations will continue to protect citizens and maintain law and order.