Three Police Officers Suspended for Bribery in Chennai
3 cops suspended for taking bribe from rowdy
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Three police officers in Chennai have been suspended for accepting bribes from Vellai Kali, a history-sheeter in Puzhal central prison. They provided him with special privileges during court escorts. The suspension follows a departmental inquiry confirming the misconduct.
- 01The suspended officers include Inspector Marimuthu and constables Thirumurugan and Chelladurai.
- 02Vellai Kali is a known rowdy from Madurai who received undue advantages during court appearances.
- 03The incident involved a violent attack where a gang threw bombs at the police vehicle transporting Vellai Kali.
- 04Kottu Raja, one of the attackers, was later killed in a police encounter.
- 05The Greater Chennai police commissioner, Abin Dinesh Modak, ordered the suspension after the inquiry.
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In Chennai, three police officers have been suspended for their involvement in bribery and misconduct related to a notorious criminal, Vellai Kali, who is currently imprisoned in Puzhal central prison. The officers, including Inspector Marimuthu and constables Thirumurugan and Chelladurai, were found to have accepted bribes from Kali, granting him special privileges during his court escorts. A departmental inquiry revealed that the officers repeatedly accepted money from Kali, facilitating his favorable treatment during court appearances. The situation escalated on January 24 when a gang, reportedly consisting of 15 members, attacked the police vehicle carrying Kali with country-made bombs while it was stopped at a restaurant in Thirumanthurai, Perambalur district. Following the attack, one of the attackers, Kottu Raja, was killed in a police encounter. The actions of the suspended officers have raised serious concerns about corruption within the police force, prompting the Greater Chennai police commissioner to take immediate action against them.
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The suspension of these officers may restore some public trust in the police force and highlight the importance of accountability.
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