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- AIADMK general secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami, speaking in the Tamil Nadu Assembly during the Home Department grants debate, said drug abuse and crimes against women, children and senior citizens had not declined under the TVK government.
- He also flagged illegal high-speed bike racing in cities like Chennai, urging strict action and warnings to riders' parents.
- He alleged traffic police were imposing fines on motorists with valid documents to meet monthly case-registration targets set by senior officers, and that fine collections were being retained at police stations instead of being remitted to the treasury.
- Palaniswami questioned whether such irregularities extended beyond Chennai, sought a detailed inquiry by the Director General of Police, and asked police to file charge sheets within the 90-day stipulated period.
What to watch next
- Whether the government or DGP orders an inquiry into fine collection and alleged remittance irregularities.
- Whether the Chennai Police Commissioner's reported bar on 10 stations collecting fines is extended or clarified.
- Any government response or data on drug abuse, crimes against women, and action against illegal bike racing.
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Edappadi K. Palaniswami
AIADMK general secretary and former Chief Minister
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“As they ride at high speed, innocent motorists are getting involved in accidents. This practice must be stopped completely. The parents of such riders should be called and given a stern warning”
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…on major roads, posing a danger to other road users and causing inconvenience to motorists. He urged the government to take strict action against those engaging in bike racing and riding two-wheelers dangerously. “ As they ride at high speed, innocent motorists are getting involved in accidents. This practice must be stopped completely. The parents of such riders should be called and given a stern warning ,” he said. Mr. Palaniswami also alleged fines were being imposed on two-wheeler riders for various reasons even when they possessed the required vehicle documents. He said motorists had complained that fines were being…
“Those who commit violations should be punished, but others should not be fined and subjected to mental distress merely to meet case-registration targets”
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…He said motorists had complained that fines were being imposed because senior police officials had allegedly set targets for registering a specific number of cases every month. “This practice must be stopped. Those who commit violations should be punished, but others should not be fined and subjected to mental distress merely to meet case-registration targets ,” he said. He further alleged there were complaints that fines collected by traffic police from motorists for violations were not being remitted to the government treasury and were instead being retained at the police…
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