Sindhu Kannan

Chennai

Assistant Editor at The Times of India

Assistant editor, Times of India...covering crime...

Featured in: Favicon

indiatimes.com (+1) Favicon

msn.com

flipboard.com

Articles

Retired BSF havildar held for murdering woman over 11L debt

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sindhu Kannan

News City News chennai News Retired BSF havildar held for murdering woman over 11L debt Trending Chennai: A retired Border Security Force (BSF) havildar brutally hacked a 67-year-old woman to death outside her home in Meesarakandapuram village near Tiruttani in Tiruvallur district, following a dispute over the repayment of an 11 lakh debt her son owed him.The accused, 55-year-old Kadigachalam, was arrested by RK Pet police on Wednesday and remanded in judicial custody.Police said the victim,...
Speeding two-wheelers kill nearly half of Chennai’s pedestrians, even at crossings and footpaths

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sindhu Kannan

NewsCity Newschennai NewsSpeeding two-wheelers kill nearly half of Chennai’s pedestrians, even at crossings and footpathsTrendingChennai: Pedestrians in Chennai, who believe they are safe while treading the footpath or using marked zebra crossings are becoming victims of road accidents—often on account of reckless two-wheeler riders.
Two teens among three arrested for sexual assault on girl in Kancheepuram

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sindhu Kannan

NewsCity Newschennai NewsTwo teens among three arrested for sexual assault on girl in KancheepuramTrendingIn Kancheepuram, a 16-year-old girl was drugged and sexually assaulted by three individuals, including two minors. Police have arrested 19-year-old Ajay and detained the two younger perpetrators. The trio lured the girl, a part-time beauty parlour employee, to a secluded location where they spiked her drink.
Decomposed bodies of couple found in Chromepet apartment

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sindhu Kannan

TrendingChennai: The decomposed bodies of a man and his wife were recovered from their apartment at a complex in Hasthinapuram near Chromepet on Sunday.Police, who identified the deceased as Ganesh, 57, and Malini, 54, said they were natives of Mumbai who got married in 2009 and did not have any children. Malini had been bedridden following an accident a couple of years ago, and Ganesh had diabetes and high blood pressure. The couple did not employ any domestic help.
Mount Poonamallee Road is a motorist’s nightmare

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sindhu Kannan

Chennai: Commuters along Mount Poonamallee Road near Nandambakkam are grappling with chaos and endless gridlocks, as Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) construction, civic work and bad roads have brought traffic to a near standstill throughout the day.With CMRL construction taking over nearly half the carriageway and Tangedco digging up the remaining stretch, motorists have little to no room to breathe.
136 cybercriminals arrested in statewide crackdown

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sindhu Kannan

News136 cybercriminals arrested in statewide crackdownChennai: In a coordinated crackdown on online fraud, the cybercrime wing arrested 136 cybercriminals across the state as part of Operation Thiraineekku-II which relied on scientific profiling, real-time monitoring, and financial trail mapping.What made the operation stand out was its back-end precision.
Cop as ‘Madurai Paandi’ helps bust cartel

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sindhu Kannan

Trending Chennai: In an ingenious way to break an inter-state ganja network, the Chennai police got one of their members to pose as ‘Madurai Paandi', a history-sheeter feared in smuggling circles, and infiltrate the gang.
Cases beyond media glare remain stuck for years

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sindhu Kannan

It took 162 days for the lone suspect in the case to be convicted. The incident happened on Dec 23 and was reported the next day. In Feb a special investigation team formed by Madras HC laid the chargesheet, and on Monday, Gnanasekaran got life term. While appreciating the swift conviction in the case, jurists and activists point out that several thousands of other victims — especially in so-called non-sensational cases — are left waiting indefinitely for justice.
Truck hijack: ‘Cool’ cop relives viral moment

1 month ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sindhu Kannan

Chennai: A day after video clippings of him clinging to a moving truck went viral, traffic special sub-inspector B Murugan is cool and composed, refusing to get carried away by a flood of wishes and congratulatory messages pouring in from different areas.The 57-year-old Murugan demonstrated incredible bravery and quick thinking when he clung to a hijacked truck near Singaperumal Koil on Tuesday morning.
Traffic police to get tough on five high-risk offences

1 month ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sindhu Kannan

TrendingChennai: To shore up traffic enforcement, commissioner A Arun directed Greater Chennai Traffic Police to step up checks on five high-risk offences: riding without a helmet, triple riding, driving under the influence of alcohol, over-speeding, and entry into ‘no entry' zones.These five violations were categorized as serious by the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety due to their direct link to fatal accidents. Chennai continues to report 40 to 50 road fatalities every month.