Thiruvananthapuram, July 13 (BPNS) The infamous pink police harassment case, which affected the image of the Kerala Police, is finally coming to an end. In the latest, the state has agreed to pay the compensation of Rs 1, 50,000 to an eight-year-old girl Devipriya and that too by recovering it from the officer – Rejitha […]
Extortion of money: Puducherry police commence crackdown on 69 loan apps
Puducherry, July 13 (BPNS) The cyber police of the Union territory of Puducherry have commenced crackdown on 69 loan apps after several complaints were registered over extortion of money, threatening, and blackmailing by these fintech apps. Cyber cell officials told IANS that a case has been registered under Section 66(A), 67, and 67(A) of the […]
TN Coastal police on high alert after crisis in Sri Lanka escalates
Chennai, July 12 (BPNS) The Tamil Nadu coastal police is on high alert after Central intelligence agencies including the country’s external agency, Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) have given input to be on the vigil after the crisis in Sri Lanka have escalated over the past couple of days. While the state government has taken […]
Kerala : Murder convict’s escape act goes wrong
Thiruvananthapuram, July 12 (BPNS) A murder convict’s daring act to escape from jail has gone awry as he got trapped on a tree. The incident happened at Central Prison and Correctional Home, Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. It was Subash, a resident of Kottayam, who tried to escape from the prison. According to prison personnel, Subash who […]
BJP spokeswoman harrassed in Delhi, FIR lodged
New Delhi, July 11 (BPNS) A Delhi BJP spokeswoman was allegedly harassed by unidentified persons after which an FIR was registered by the police on Monday, an official said. In her complaint to the police, which has been accessed by BPNS, the spokeswoman said that some videos and wrong information were going viral, which not […]
TN officials seal AIADMK state headquarters following clashes
Chennai, July 11 (BPNS) Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) of Chennai, Sai Vadhini sealed the headquarters of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(AIADMK) after a power struggle broke out in the party. The cadres of the AIADMK clashed against each other resulting into a law and order situation. The clashes between the supporters of the […]
TN police probe case in which former Chairman of CBDT lost 10 lakh to scamsters
Chennai, July 11 (BPNS) Tamil Nadu police are in pursuit of scamsters who have cheated a former Chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT ), T.S. Sreenivasan IRS (rtd). Sreenivasan got a call from a person requesting him to update his KYC details to keep his BSNL phone number active. The retired IRS officer […]
TN Police to be honoured with prestigious President’s Colour on July 22
Chennai, July 7 (BPNS) Tamil Nadu Police will be honoured with the prestigious President’s colour, which is the highest honour that is bestowed upon the military, paramilitary and police forces of the State/ Union Territory. This is for honouring the forces that have done exceptional service to the nation. Vice President M. Venkiah Naidu will […]
Woman Hindu activist arrested for issuing threats to Leena Manimekalai
Chennai, July 7 (BPNS) The Selvapuram police in Coimbatore arrested a Woman Hindu activist, ‘Athiradhi’ Saraswati for issuing a threat to Leena Manimekalai, director of documentary film, ‘Kaali’ against which Hindu organizations are up in arms for portraying goddess Kaali in a bad light. The documentary filmmaker portrayed Goddess Kaali smoking a cigarette and holding […]
TN Congress MP waiting with crossed fingers for his priceless missing Pen
Chennai , July 7( BPNS) Kanniyakumari Congress MP, Vijay Vasanth is waiting with crossed fingers for his missing pen which is priceless . While it’s a Montblanc pen costing more than 1.5 lakh rupees , what makes it priceless for Vijay is that it was inherited from his late father and former Kanniyakumari MP, H. […]