Tamil Nadu Police have made three arrests in a case where an individual allegedly attempted to offer a bribe of Rs 35 crore ($3.7 million) to an elected representative of the ruling Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK). The bribe offer is said to have been made to get the MLA to vote as per their instructions during a proposed no-confidence motion against the Assembly Speaker. The MLA complained to the police after he and his family were allegedly threatened, as he refused to engage with those who approached him.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to the police, an individual by the name of Thirunavukarasu had reached out over the phone to Dr. Ilaiyaraja, who is TVK’s MLA from the Uthangarai constituency. It is said that Thirunavukarasu mentioned that he represented an opinion polling entity, Indian Political Democratic Strategies (IPDS), and was reaching out to the MLA on behalf of those from an important political party. The said individual also sought an opportunity to meet the MLA, but the MLA avoided further contact by citing other commitments.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-techie-33-dies-as-his-car-gets-swept-away-in-kansas-flash-floods-1782921864067">Indian techie, 33, dies as his car gets swept away in Kansas flash floods</a>&nbsp;Thirunavukarasu is said to have contacted the MLA Ilaiyaraja again and informed him about a proposed no-confidence motion against the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker. During their conversation, the MLA was allegedly offered a bribe of Rs 35 crore to vote as per certain instructions that would be issued to him. Shocked by this offer, the MLA is said to have responded sternly and asked Thirunavukkarasu not to contact him again. Further, Thirunavukkarasu is said to have threatened the MLA and his family if he revealed details of their conversation.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-directs-meta-to-halt-whatsapp-usernames-feature-until-consultations-are-complete-1782918599679">India directs Meta to halt WhatsApp usernames feature until consultations are complete</a>&nbsp;Based on this, the MLA had filed a complaint with the Chennai Police against Thirunavukkarasu and his backers. After investigation, police arrested three individuals: Thirunavukkarasu, Naresh, and Thyagarajan.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/four-venezuelan-police-officers-arrested-for-alleged-looting-from-rubble-face-sacking-1782929474466">Four Venezuelan police officers arrested for alleged looting from rubble, face sacking</a>&nbsp;Police said that links have emerged between DMK leader and Coimbatore South MLA Senthil Balaji, Balaji’s brother Ashok Kumar, and the arrested individual, Naresh. Police said that Ashok Kumar had met Naresh in Chennai and that Thirunavukkarasu had contacted the TVK MLA based on alleged instructions from DMK leader Senthil Balaji and his brother. Further investigation is underway, police said.

Police said links have emerged between DMK leader and Coimbatore South MLA Senthil Balaji, his brother Ashok Kumar, and the arrested Naresh. Ashok Kumar had met Naresh in Chennai, and Thirunavukkarasu contacted the TVK MLA on alleged instructions of DMK leader Senthil Balaji and his brother.

Tamil Nadu Police have made three arrests in a case where an individual allegedly attempted to offer a bribe of Rs 35 crore ($3.7 million) to an elected representative of the ruling Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK). The bribe offer is said to have been made to get the MLA to vote as per their instructions during a proposed no-confidence motion against the Assembly Speaker. The MLA complained to the police after he and his family were allegedly threatened, as he refused to engage with those who approached him. According to the police, an individual by the name of Thirunavukarasu had reached out over the phone to Dr. Ilaiyaraja, who is TVK’s MLA from the Uthangarai constituency. It is said that Thirunavukarasu mentioned that he represented an opinion polling entity, Indian Political Democratic Strategies (IPDS), and was reaching out to the MLA on behalf of those from an important political party. The said individual also sought an opportunity to meet the MLA, but the MLA avoided further contact by citing other commitments. Also Read: Indian techie, 33, dies as his car gets swept away in Kansas flash floods Thirunavukarasu is said to have contacted the MLA Ilaiyaraja again and informed him about a proposed no-confidence motion against the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker. During their conversation, the MLA was allegedly offered a bribe of Rs 35 crore to vote as per certain instructions that would be issued to him. Shocked by this offer, the MLA is said to have responded sternly and asked Thirunavukkarasu not to contact him again. Further, Thirunavukkarasu is said to have threatened the MLA and his family if he revealed details of their conversation. Also Read: India directs Meta to halt WhatsApp usernames feature until consultations are complete Based on this, the MLA had filed a complaint with the Chennai Police against Thirunavukkarasu and his backers. After investigation, police arrested three individuals: Thirunavukkarasu, Naresh, and Thyagarajan. Also Read: Four Venezuelan police officers arrested for alleged looting from rubble, face sacking Police said that links have emerged between DMK leader and Coimbatore South MLA Senthil Balaji, Balaji’s brother Ashok Kumar, and the arrested individual, Naresh. Police said that Ashok Kumar had met Naresh in Chennai and that Thirunavukkarasu had contacted the TVK MLA based on alleged instructions from DMK leader Senthil Balaji and his brother. Further investigation is underway, police said.

Police said links have emerged between DMK leader and Coimbatore South MLA Senthil Balaji, his brother Ashok Kumar, and the arrested Naresh. Ashok Kumar had met Naresh in Chennai, and Thirunavukkarasu contacted the TVK MLA on alleged instructions of DMK leader Senthil Balaji and his brother.

Tamil Nadu: 3 arrested for offering Rs 35 crore bribe to TVK MLA

Tamil Nadu Police have launched a comprehensive system known as 'Spectrum' to classify, examine and monitor people accused of sexual offences based on the level of risk they pose. The project has been introduced in the southern zone of Tamil Nadu, aiming to help law enforcement to differentiate between repeat and high-risk offenders and those involved in less severe or contextual cases. The project also allows more targeted monitoring and intervention. The term Spectrum stands for Sexual Offender Profiling, Classification, Evaluation, Tracking, Risk Assessment and Unified Monitoring System. As part of this programme, officials have already mapped nearly 15,000 individuals accused in various sexual offence cases across 10 districts, including Madurai, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Kanyakumari.&nbsp;Rather than adopting a uniform approach, Spectrum classifies accused individuals according to the seriousness of the alleged crime and their potential risk of reoffending. The framework enables police to focus on monitoring and preventive measures for repeat and high-risk offenders, instead of treating all accused persons in the same manner. Officials said the southern zone registers between 1,500 and 2,000 sexual offence cases annually, covering a broad spectrum of crimes such as stalking, harassment, rape, human trafficking and offences booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Under this system, all the accused are divided into eight colour-coded categories based on the nature of the alleged offence and their risk profile.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/everyone-saw-how-he-was-killed-father-of-bharat-bhushan-demands-justice-calls-for-fair-probe-1782659301921">'Everyone saw how he was killed': Father of Bharat Bhushan demands justice, calls for fair probe</a><h3>Some of the key categories include:</h3>Red: Individuals accused of gang rape, repeat sexual offences, recurring POCSO violations, and those regarded as posing a significant threat. Orange: Repeat molestation suspects, habitual stalkers, and individuals repeatedly accused of sexual harassment. Blue: Those accused of cyber-related sexual crimes, including online grooming, cyberstalking and sextortion. Black: Persons linked to human trafficking, organised sexual exploitation and commercial sexual crime syndicates. Silver: Juvenile offenders, with a stronger focus on counselling, rehabilitation and corrective interventions. Officials said additional colour categories have also been introduced to improve the classification of various types of offences. According to police, individuals placed in the Red and Orange categories will be subject to heightened monitoring. Authorities will track their parole status and may use provisions under Section 126 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to require certain high-risk accused persons to furnish bonds as a preventive measure. The programme is currently being implemented in Tamil Nadu's southern zone and, if successful, could become a template for similar offender-monitoring systems in other parts of the country.

Authorities stated that the southern zone registers between 1,500 and 2,000 sexual offence cases annually, covering a broad spectrum of crimes such as stalking, harassment, rape, human trafficking and offences booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. 

Tamil Nadu Police have launched a comprehensive system known as 'Spectrum' to classify, examine and monitor people accused of sexual offences based on the level of risk they pose. The project has been introduced in the southern zone of Tamil Nadu, aiming to help law enforcement to differentiate between repeat and high-risk offenders and those involved in less severe or contextual cases. The project also allows more targeted monitoring and intervention. The term Spectrum stands for Sexual Offender Profiling, Classification, Evaluation, Tracking, Risk Assessment and Unified Monitoring System. As part of this programme, officials have already mapped nearly 15,000 individuals accused in various sexual offence cases across 10 districts, including Madurai, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Kanyakumari. Rather than adopting a uniform approach, Spectrum classifies accused individuals according to the seriousness of the alleged crime and their potential risk of reoffending. The framework enables police to focus on monitoring and preventive measures for repeat and high-risk offenders, instead of treating all accused persons in the same manner. Officials said the southern zone registers between 1,500 and 2,000 sexual offence cases annually, covering a broad spectrum of crimes such as stalking, harassment, rape, human trafficking and offences booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Under this system, all the accused are divided into eight colour-coded categories based on the nature of the alleged offence and their risk profile. Also read: 'Everyone saw how he was killed': Father of Bharat Bhushan demands justice, calls for fair probe Some of the key categories include: Red: Individuals accused of gang rape, repeat sexual offences, recurring POCSO violations, and those regarded as posing a significant threat. Orange: Repeat molestation suspects, habitual stalkers, and individuals repeatedly accused of sexual harassment. Blue: Those accused of cyber-related sexual crimes, including online grooming, cyberstalking and sextortion. Black: Persons linked to human trafficking, organised sexual exploitation and commercial sexual crime syndicates. Silver: Juvenile offenders, with a stronger focus on counselling, rehabilitation and corrective interventions. Officials said additional colour categories have also been introduced to improve the classification of various types of offences. According to police, individuals placed in the Red and Orange categories will be subject to heightened monitoring. Authorities will track their parole status and may use provisions under Section 126 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to require certain high-risk accused persons to furnish bonds as a preventive measure. The programme is currently being implemented in Tamil Nadu's southern zone and, if successful, could become a template for similar offender-monitoring systems in other parts of the country.

Authorities stated that the southern zone registers between 1,500 and 2,000 sexual offence cases annually, covering a broad spectrum of crimes such as stalking, harassment, rape, human trafficking and offences booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.&nbsp;

What is 'Spectrum'? Tamil Nadu Police introduces colour-coded system to monitor sexual offenders

Tamil Nadu Police has launched a new initiative called ‘Spectrum’ to track and monitor sexual offenders on the basis of their level of risk. Spectrum is an abbreviation for Sexual Offender Profiling, Evaluation, Classification, Tracking, Risk Assessment and Unified Monitoring System. According to TOI, the project covers 10 districts in the state's Southern Police Zone, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi(Tuticorin), Kanyakumari, Virudhunagar, Dindigul, Theni, Ramanathapuram, Sivagangai and Tenkasi. It is spearheaded by the South Zone Inspector General of Police.According to Tamil Nadu Police, the region records 1500 to 2000 cases of sexual offence annually, including cases of marital rape or relationship or marriages where consent is present, while many of those include stalking, voyeurism, harassment and sexual trafficking.<h2>What is Spectrum?</h2>Spectrum collects comprehensive biometric data using Measurement Capturing Units. It organises offenders into specific colour categories to streamline police monitoring and investigation, based on the alleged offence and the likelihood of reoffending. The operational features of Spectrum have fingerprints, palm prints, iris scans, physical measurements, and high-resolution photographs of 15,000 individuals in cases ranging from stalking and harassment to rape and murder. It also enables digital surveillance of suspects' mobile devices and social media footprints. &nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/noida-aranya-society-fire-ac-blast-sector-119-1782711738023">Fire breaks out at Noida's Aranya Society, suspected AC blast triggers blaze</a><h2>What does each colour category mean?</h2>Red is for High-risk threats, including serial rapists, gang rape accused, and repeat POCSO offenders. Orange is for repeat molesters, habitual stalkers and repeat harassers. Blue is for cyber-related sexual offences, such as online grooming, sextortion, and cyberstalking, and purple is for those who use same-sex dating platforms to harm victims. Black is for individuals involved in human trafficking, organised sexual exploitation networks, and commercial sexual crime rackets. While silver is assigned for juvenile offenders prioritising rehabilitation, counselling, and family-involved reform.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tamil Nadu Police has launched Spectrum, a colour-coded system to profile, classify and monitor sexual offenders based on risk. Here's how it works.

Tamil Nadu Police has launched a new initiative called ‘Spectrum’ to track and monitor sexual offenders on the basis of their level of risk. Spectrum is an abbreviation for Sexual Offender Profiling, Evaluation, Classification, Tracking, Risk Assessment and Unified Monitoring System. According to TOI, the project covers 10 districts in the state's Southern Police Zone, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi(Tuticorin), Kanyakumari, Virudhunagar, Dindigul, Theni, Ramanathapuram, Sivagangai and Tenkasi. It is spearheaded by the South Zone Inspector General of Police. According to Tamil Nadu Police, the region records 1500 to 2000 cases of sexual offence annually, including cases of marital rape or relationship or marriages where consent is present, while many of those include stalking, voyeurism, harassment and sexual trafficking. What is Spectrum? Spectrum collects comprehensive biometric data using Measurement Capturing Units. It organises offenders into specific colour categories to streamline police monitoring and investigation, based on the alleged offence and the likelihood of reoffending. The operational features of Spectrum have fingerprints, palm prints, iris scans, physical measurements, and high-resolution photographs of 15,000 individuals in cases ranging from stalking and harassment to rape and murder. It also enables digital surveillance of suspects' mobile devices and social media footprints. Also Read: Fire breaks out at Noida's Aranya Society, suspected AC blast triggers blaze What does each colour category mean? Red is for High-risk threats, including serial rapists, gang rape accused, and repeat POCSO offenders. Orange is for repeat molesters, habitual stalkers and repeat harassers. Blue is for cyber-related sexual offences, such as online grooming, sextortion, and cyberstalking, and purple is for those who use same-sex dating platforms to harm victims. Black is for individuals involved in human trafficking, organised sexual exploitation networks, and commercial sexual crime rackets. While silver is assigned for juvenile offenders prioritising rehabilitation, counselling, and family-involved reform.

Tamil Nadu Police has launched Spectrum, a colour-coded system to profile, classify and monitor sexual offenders based on risk. Here's how it works.

Tamil Nadu Police's Spectrum explained: Know the meaning of the Red, Orange and Blue categories inside

Tamil Nadu Police has ordered an inquiry after a woman claimed that she was subjected to racial insults from a cop.

In her complaint raised on Twitter tagging the police, the woman, who is supposedly from different ethnicity, alleged that the cop misbehaved with her when was strolling at a beach with her friend at Sea Shell Avenue in southern Chennai city.

The woman claimed that was pulled off by the cop because she was present at the beach beyond the stipulated timings.

"The most disrespectful thing he told is 'Go and roam in North India after 10 o’clock',” the woman in her Twitter post said.

“Being a northeastern, how come I am being tagged as North Indian???? Is it because I can’t speak Tamil language?" reads her post.

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In her post, she further claimed that the police officer tried to detain her and threatened to file a false case against her when she tried to talk back.

“When I was replying him back, he threatened me to take me in his vehicle and file a case against me. Literally, why? And, there was no notice displayed about the timing for sitting on beach. Please train them to behave nicely at least. I’m not a criminal,” she said in her post.

Replying to her from its official handle, Tamil Nadu Police DGP Sylendra Babu expressed regret at the incident and assured to punish the officer.

"An enquiry is ordered and action as deemed fit would be taken" read the response.

Notably, this incident of alleged misbehaviour from the cops comes at a time when there has been a spurt in gruesome crimes against women and young girls across Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;

Tamil Nadu Police has ordered an inquiry after a woman claimed that she was subjected to racial insults from a cop. In her complaint raised on Twitter tagging the police, the woman, who is supposedly from different ethnicity, alleged that the cop misbehaved with her when was strolling at a beach with her friend at Sea Shell Avenue in southern Chennai city.

Tamil Nadu Police has ordered an inquiry after a woman claimed that she was subjected to racial insults from a cop. In her complaint raised on Twitter tagging the police, the woman, who is supposedly from different ethnicity, alleged that the cop misbehaved with her when was strolling at a beach with her friend at Sea Shell Avenue in southern Chennai city. The woman claimed that was pulled off by the cop because she was present at the beach beyond the stipulated timings. "The most disrespectful thing he told is 'Go and roam in North India after 10 o’clock',” the woman in her Twitter post said. “Being a northeastern, how come I am being tagged as North Indian???? Is it because I can’t speak Tamil language?" reads her post. Dear @tnpoliceoffl yesterday faced very inappropriate behaviour from the on duty police officer in Sea shell avenue ECR Beach.After office hour my friend and I were sitting there with all decency and manner.We were not aware about the timing of the beach.The on duty police — Madhumita Baidya (@madhumitabaidya) April 14, 2022 × In her post, she further claimed that the police officer tried to detain her and threatened to file a false case against her when she tried to talk back. “When I was replying him back, he threatened me to take me in his vehicle and file a case against me. Literally, why? And, there was no notice displayed about the timing for sitting on beach. Please train them to behave nicely at least. I’m not a criminal,” she said in her post. Replying to her from its official handle, Tamil Nadu Police DGP Sylendra Babu expressed regret at the incident and assured to punish the officer. "An enquiry is ordered and action as deemed fit would be taken" read the response. Notably, this incident of alleged misbehaviour from the cops comes at a time when there has been a spurt in gruesome crimes against women and young girls across Tamil Nadu.

Probe initiated after Tamil Nadu cop allegedly hurls racist insults at woman

Cops in Tamil Nadu stopped three young men who were travelling on a single bike without mask. Tamil Nadu police did a prank, which they are unlikely to forget for the rest of their lives.

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday questioned 10 accused in connection with ISIS terror-related case.

"They had obtained SIM cards on forged identities, pursuant to a conspiracy hatched with ISIS/Daish member Khaja Mohideen and his associates to carry out activities for furthering objectives of ISIS/Daish in India," said NIA in a statement.

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NIA took the 10 arrested accused in custody for six days with effect from February 27 to March 3 for their detailed interrogation.

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The case was originally registered by Q Branch of Tamil Nadu Police.

During NIA custody of the accused persons, evidence regarding their participation in the conspiracy and pursuant overt acts has been collected and the same would be submitted to the Special Court for Trial of NIA cases, Chennai.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday questioned 10 accused in connection with ISIS terror-related case. "They had obtained SIM cards on forged identities, pursuant to a conspiracy hatched with ISIS/Daish member Khaja Mohideen and his associates to carry out activities for furthering objectives of ISIS/Daish in India," said NIA in a statement.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday questioned 10 accused in connection with ISIS terror-related case. "They had obtained SIM cards on forged identities, pursuant to a conspiracy hatched with ISIS/Daish member Khaja Mohideen and his associates to carry out activities for furthering objectives of ISIS/Daish in India," said NIA in a statement. Also read: Accused in Pulwama attack case held, remanded to 15 days NIA custody NIA took the 10 arrested accused in custody for six days with effect from February 27 to March 3 for their detailed interrogation. Also see: In joint statement, India, US call on Pakistan to bring to justice Pathankot and 26/11 attackers The case was originally registered by Q Branch of Tamil Nadu Police. During NIA custody of the accused persons, evidence regarding their participation in the conspiracy and pursuant overt acts has been collected and the same would be submitted to the Special Court for Trial of NIA cases, Chennai.

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Police are investigating two hoax calls to police threatening to bomb the residences of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister &nbsp;Edappadi K Palaniswami and actor Rajinikanth's house.

News agency ANI quoting sources from the Tamil Nadu police stated that the police received 2 calls from the same number. The person first called at 1:50 pm and threatened to plant a bomb at the residence of CM Palaniswami. A bomb squad was sent the residence of the CM but no bomb was found. The security at the residence of the CM has been beefed up following the threat.&nbsp;

Similarly, police received a call from the same number at 6:27 pm and the caller again threatened to plant a bomb at Rajinikanth's house.&nbsp;

After tracing the number, police found out that the call was made from Cuddalore district.&nbsp;

Police are conducting an investigation into the matter.&nbsp;

The hoax caller, who had made such calls previously, had the officials on their toes for a while.

After tracing the number, police found out that the call was made from Cuddalore district.

Police are investigating two hoax calls to police threatening to bomb the residences of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and actor Rajinikanth's house. News agency ANI quoting sources from the Tamil Nadu police stated that the police received 2 calls from the same number. The person first called at 1:50 pm and threatened to plant a bomb at the residence of CM Palaniswami. A bomb squad was sent the residence of the CM but no bomb was found. The security at the residence of the CM has been beefed up following the threat. Similarly, police received a call from the same number at 6:27 pm and the caller again threatened to plant a bomb at Rajinikanth's house. After tracing the number, police found out that the call was made from Cuddalore district. Police are conducting an investigation into the matter. The hoax caller, who had made such calls previously, had the officials on their toes for a while.

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Tamil Nadu: 3 arrested for offering Rs 35 crore bribe to TVK MLA

Tamil Nadu introduces colour-coded system to monitor sexual offenders

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Probe initiated after Tamil Nadu cop allegedly hurls racist insults at woman

Tamil Nadu police goes extra, pranks lockdown violators to teach a lesson

NIA interrogates 10 accused in IS terror module case

Tamil Nadu: Hoax call to plant bomb at CM, actor Rajinikanth residences