DVAC searches houses of two police inspectors, seizes cash

They were accused of colluding with traffickers

The officers of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) on Tuesday conducted searches at the houses of two inspectors of the Chennai City Police in connection with cases booked against them on allegations of indulging in corrupt activities while they were working with the Anti-Vice Squad (AVS).

The accused are Sam Vincent, crime inspector, Kilpauk, and Saravanan, law and order inspector, Saidapet. The case was booked following an order of the Madras High Court on a petition filed by Y. Akbar Ahmed, Royapettah, sources said.

The petitioner alleged that the inspectors earned lakhs of rupees in collusion with traffickers while in the AVS, and after a probe, they were transferred to other police stations. Mr. Ahmed stated that as corrupt officers, they should not remain in public service.