Latest A. Amalraj News & Updates

Chennai, June 9 (IANS) In a major effort to strengthen security and curb criminal activities at one of the city’s busiest transport hubs, the Chennai City Police have intensified surveillance measures at the Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT) in Koyambedu by deploying drones and conducting round-the-clock CCTV monitoring as part of a special anti-crime and anti-drug operation.The initiative, launched under the directions of Chennai Commissioner of Police A. Amalraj, aims to deter offences su…

Chennai, May 21 (IANS) In a significant administrative reshuffle under the newly formed Tamil Nadu government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, senior IPS officer, A. Amalraj was on Thursday appointed as the new Commissioner of the Greater Chennai Police (GCP), replacing Abin Dinesh Modak. The move is being seen as part of the broader effort by the new administration to reorganise key positions across departments following the change in government.According to an order issued by the Tamil N…

Chennai, Feb 28 (IANS ) A disturbing surge in drowning incidents along Chennai’s East Coast Road (ECR) has triggered heightened enforcement measures from the Tambaram City Police.Over the past 14 months, 17 people have lost their lives in separate tragedies along the coastline, prompting authorities to intensify patrols and reinforce public safety warnings across vulnerable beach stretches.Police records show that between January 2025 and February 2026, fatalities were reported from several loca…