Couple tries to breach CM Vijay's security near Tamil Nadu Secretariat, detained by police
The duo reportedly attempted to break through the police cordon in a frantic bid to stop the CM Vijay’s convoy, apparently to petition him.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced on Thursday that 29,108 additional police posts will be created in a phased manner over the next five years to address the shortage of manpower in the state's police force. During the discussion on demands for grants for the Police and Fire and Rescue Services departments in the Assembly, Mr. Vijay stated that 10,000 police personnel, including 5,000 women, would be recruited this year.
The government has established special forces called the "Singapen Special Task Force" and the "Anti-Drug Force" with the primary goals of preventing crimes against women and children and making Tamil Nadu a drug-free state. To increase the proportion of women police personnel from the current 22% to 30%, 5,000 women police personnel will be recruited as part of the 10,000 total intake.
The state currently has a total police strength of 1,34,667 personnel. Additionally, a "Special Award for Drug-Free Tamil Nadu Villages" will be instituted, awarding certificates and a ₹10 lakh infrastructure grant annually to 50 villages each year that successfully eliminate the drug menace. A total of ₹212 crore will be allocated to modernize the police force, including adopting modern technologies and increasing compensation for police personnel who make the ultimate sacrifice or sustain injuries while on duty.
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