Director General of Police (DGP), Tamil Nadu, Shankar Jiwal, has commended and rewarded police personnel for their swift and coordinated efforts in arresting the suspects involved in the Velankanni murder case.
On March 8, near Velankanni Railway Station, Janarthanan ,22, a resident of Bengaluru, was murdered by two unidentified individuals who fled towards Thanjavur by train.
Immediately after the incident, Nagapattinam District Special Branch Inspector Anandarajan relayed details, including descriptions of the suspects’ clothing, to Thanjavur District Special Branch Inspector Ramadas. On the instructions of Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, special teams launched a search operation at Thanjavur Railway Station.
During the operation, two individuals attempting to flee through the rear exit were intercepted, interrogated, and confirmed as the suspects. They were handed over to Velankanni police.
Thanks to the quick response and coordination, the suspects were apprehended within an hour.
In recognition of their exemplary service, Mr. Shankar Jiwal personally appreciated and rewarded the officers at a felicitation ceremony at the Chief Office in Chennai on Friday.
Published – March 14, 2025 07:23 pm IST