Four arrested for attempted theft at DRI office in Chennai
Four men were arrested for attempting to steal valuables from a car parked at the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) office in Chennai after assaulting and tying up a security guard on May 31. The suspects broke into the compound, incapacitated the guard, and smashed a car window before fleeing; police identified and apprehended them in Thanjavur using CCTV footage analysis. The case highlights security vulnerabilities at government premises and remains under investigation with authorities searching for additional suspects.
On May 31, two masked intruders scaled the compound wall of the DRI office on G.N. Road in T. Nagar, Chennai, and assaulted security guard John Kennedy, tying his hands and legs and gagging him until he lost consciousness. After regaining consciousness and freeing himself, Kennedy discovered that the window of a car connected to an investigation had been smashed, though the suspects had already fled. Following a complaint lodged with Teynampet Police Station, officers analyzed CCTV footage and identified four suspects: Abdul Hadi (24, Karaikal), Anoop (33, Ernakulam), Adithyan (20, Palakkad), and Simlal (53, Kollam). The four were arrested in Thanjavur, brought to Chennai for interrogation on June 8, and remanded to judicial custody after appearing before a court. Police recovered two face masks from the suspects and continue investigating to locate other individuals allegedly involved in the incident.
What's missing
The specific valuables or items the suspects were targeting in or around the car are not detailed. The nature of the investigation connected to the parked vehicle is not explained. The current status of the investigation and any charges formally filed against the four arrested individuals are not specified.
What different sources said
- The HinduCenter
Four persons arrested for attempt to steal valuables at DRI premises in Teynampet
Related
UK Government to Extend Shop Closure Powers to 12 Months Following BBC Investigation into Illegal Mini-Marts
The UK government announced new powers allowing authorities to close illegal mini-marts, barbers, and vape shops for up to 12 months, doubling the current maximum closure period of six months. The change follows a BBC News investigation exposing drug gangs, money laundering, and other organized crime linked to shops selling illegal cigarettes, vapes, and drugs on British high streets. The measure aims to give investigators more time to gather evidence and prevent rogue operators from quickly reopening, with support from Trading Standards officers who have long lacked sufficient enforcement tools.
Belfast Residents Evacuate as Disorder Erupts Following Knife Attack
Residents in Belfast have been forced to flee their homes as cars and houses are set on fire following a knife attack in north Belfast on Monday night. A 30-year-old Sudanese man has been charged with attempted murder, while a victim remains hospitalized with serious injuries. The disorder has prompted police to call for calm as sporadic violence breaks out across Northern Ireland.
Russian General Killed in Moscow Car Bombing; Ukraine War Escalates with Drone Attacks and EU Sanctions
Damir Davydov, head of Russia's missile and artillery supply operations, was killed in a car explosion in the Moscow region on Tuesday morning, according to officials. The attack occurs amid intensifying Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian infrastructure and military leadership, though Ukraine has not claimed responsibility. The incident underscores the ongoing conflict's expansion into Russian territory and comes as the EU proposes its 21st sanctions package targeting Russian banks and military production.