New SP of Karur takes charge
The Hindu
TIRUCHI
E. Sundaravathanam assumed charge as Superintendent of Police of Karur district on Friday.
A 2016 batch IPS officer, Mr. Sundaravathanam had earlier worked as Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) at Chennai, Superintendent of Police, Chengalpattu, and Deputy Commissioner of Police of Madhavaram and Washermanpet before being transferred and posted SP of Karur district.
In a press release, the SP said the general public could approach police stations without any fear and if they had grievances they could approach higher officers and could contact him as well.
Speedy action would be initiated on complaints relating to usury, and safety of women, children and the general public would be ensured. Steps would be taken to create awareness among people of cyber crimes and due action would be taken on such complaints. Steps would be taken to reduce the gap between the general public and police personnel, he further said.
One dies, eight hospitalised after inhaling HCL fumes at pharma company in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district. About 400 litres of HCL leaked from the reactor-cum-receiver tank at Unit-III of the company, which affected nine workers, says Collector. While the condition of six of them is stable, two are on ventilator support. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu directs authorities to provide advanced treatment to the victims. Home Minister Anitha expresses anger over repeated such incidents.