Chennai: Police Commissioner Amalraj is taking various continuous measures to curb criminal activities in Chennai and maintain law and order.
Monitoring has also been intensified through a special unit to take action against police personnel involved in irregularities, including accepting bribes.
Based on complaints from the public, in the past one month alone, action including suspension from duty, transfer to the waiting list, and transfer to the armed forces has been taken against more than 10 police personnel.
Moreover, 60 police officers who were serving in Chennai have been transferred to other districts. In addition, inquiries are under way into complaints against 40 more police officers.
Regarding this, Police Commissioner Amalraj said: Affected members of the public approach the police seeking help to resolve their problems. It is unacceptable to take money from them or engage in misconduct.
Therefore, I am taking strict action against police personnel who come under allegations. I will not take money from anyone. Even if police officers accept bribes, I will not spare them.
There is a need to continuously raise public awareness about cybercrimes. People are losing the money they worked hard to earn in just a minute.
In Chennai alone, the public has lost up to Rs. 370 crore through online fraud. Of this, Rs. 100 crore has been frozen. Rs. 20 crore has been recovered and handed over to the rightful owners.
If the public loses money in an online scam, they should contact 1930 and file a complaint within 24 hours. If a complaint is filed that quickly, steps can be taken immediately to recover the money. Therefore, Police Commissioner Amalraj said this.
