Dindigul, Tamil Nadu: In a swift crackdown on street crime, the Nagar North Police Station arrested three persons involved in a knife-point robbery case and secured preventive detention orders against two habitual offenders under the Goondas Act.
The accused — Dev Sathish Kumar (47) of Deiva Sikamanipuram, Kuruvi Saravanan alias Saravanakumar (40) of Jawagar Nagar, and Kanna alias Jayakrishna Kannan (22) of Pudupatti — were arrested on 14.01.2026 for allegedly threatening an auto driver with a knife and extorting money within the limits of Nagar North Police Station. Another accused, Ajith Surender (25) of Round Road Puthur, was also apprehended in connection with the case. All were produced before the court and remanded to judicial custody.
Considering the repeated criminal activities of Kuruvi Saravanan and Jayakrishna Kannan, and to prevent further offences, the District Superintendent of Police Dr. A. Pradeep, I.P.S, recommended action under the Goondas Act. Based on this recommendation and the request of Police Inspector Venkatachalapathy, the District Collector of Dindigul, Saravanan I.A.S., issued detention orders on 13.02.2026.
Following the order, the two accused were detained under the Goondas Act and lodged in Madurai Central Prison.
It is noteworthy that 19 habitual offenders have been detained under the Goondas Act in Dindigul district so far this year, reflecting the district police’s firm stance against repeat offenders and their commitment to maintaining public safety.
Our Citizen Reporter – Dindugal
Mr. Azhagu Raja
