241 held under Goondas Act so far this year
The Hindu
The police, invoking provisions of the Goondas Act, have detained 241 persons so far this year. Between January 1 and August 20, the Goondas Act was invoked on 155 held for murder and attempt to murde
The police, invoking provisions of the Goondas Act, have detained 241 persons so far this year. Between January 1 and August 20, the Goondas Act was invoked on 155 held for murder and attempt to murder or causing public nuisance; 46 accused of theft, chain snatching and robbery; 17 cyber offenders; 14 drug peddlers; three rice smugglers; four hoarders of Remdesivir; and two accused under the POCSO Act. City Police Commissioner Shankar Jiwal issued orders detaining 26 accused under the Goondas Act last week.
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