
3,325 murder accused arrested in recent drive in TN
The Hindu
‘Operation Disarm’ also saw the seizure of over 1,000 knives and seven guns
As many as 3,325 murder accused were arrested by police in ‘Operation Disarm’, which was launched to prevent murderous attacks by gangsters across Tamil Nadu. Over 1,110 knives and seven country-made guns were seized from them.
Station House Officers held meetings with blacksmiths, lathe owners and shop owners who sell knives and billhooks. Over 2,500 persons participated in the meetings held at 579 places in the State. Most of them assured police of their cooperation in crime prevention.

Former CM B.S. Yediyurappa had challenged the first information report registered on March 14, 2024, on the alleged incident that occurred on February 2, 2024, the chargesheet filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and the February 28, 2025, order of taking cognisance of offences afresh by the trial court.