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Identified criminals under police scrutiny

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Law on the lines of Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act planned

CHENNAI: As part of stepped up vigil following recent alerts, activities of identified criminals were being closely monitored, Director-General of Police P. Rajendran said on Tuesday.

During intensified patrolling on Monday night, action was taken against 1,813 persons who indulged in criminal activities.

Stringent action, including detention under the Goondas Act, would be taken against criminals. All arrangements had been made to ensure that the public received immediate police protection irrespective of place and time, he said.

At a meeting with police officers to review the law and order and crime situation, Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi had emphasised the need for the police to take necessary steps to check the activities of hired gangs and anti-social elements.

Meanwhile, a senior police officer said a proposal to enact a comprehensive law to deal with organised crimes on the lines of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act was under consideration. Five years ago, the Tamil Nadu Government announced the proposal. It was aimed at tackling offenders involved in crimes, including contract murder, kidnapping for ransom, robbery, dacoity and property offences.

Gangsters and criminals engaged in rowdyism and violent elements with political patronage and other anti-social elements were proposed to be covered by the legislation.

The idea to enact a separate law was mooted after organised crime was considered a serious threat to society. Remanding a person to judicial custody for more than the usual 15 days, confiscation of property of the accused and treating statement made to police as admissible evidence could also be thought of.

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