City Commissioner of Police J. Loganathan arms over the stolen cell phones to the homeowners throughout an occasion held on the Commissioner’s workplace in Madurai on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: R. ASHOK
After handing over 299 misplaced and located cell phones, value ₹44.85 lakh, to the homeowners right here on Wednesday, Mr. Loganathan instructed reporters that the functions searching for set up of Lord vinayaka idols have been but to be acquired.
“Idols could be allowed to be put in solely in these locations which have been permitted final yr. Similarly, the numbers would additionally stay the identical,” he added.
With regard to the Kaakkumkarangal intiative, Madurai City Police have rehabilitated 72 destitute individuals left on the roads.
“Their presence on the platforms and roads would make their bodily endure and in addition hinder visitors motion. We rescue them by means of NGOs and admit them to the Government-aided properties. So far, 72 such individuals have been rescued. Some of them are admitted to the Government Rajaji hospital in the event that they require any medical consideration,” he added.
Out of the 72, 36 individuals have been re-united with their households, the Commissioner mentioned.
The metropolis police have to date restored 577 cell phones value ₹86.55 lakh to the homeowners in 2025, he mentioned.
Published – August 06, 2025 09:39 pm IST
