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.