Chennai police arrest 36 persons in citywide crackdown on ‘rowdies’

Greater Chennai Police Commissioner A. Amalraj

The Greater Chennai Police arrested 36 persons, including 16 history-sheeters, during a citywide crackdown on “rowdies” conducted on Monday (November 9, 2026).

On the instructions of Greater Chennai Police Commissioner A. Amalraj, police teams led by inspectors conducted intensive checks, interrogations, and search operations across all police districts under the supervision of Deputy Commissioners of Police.

During the operation, the police apprehended and questioned 222 persons, including 185 persons classified as “rowdies” with criminal backgrounds and history sheets maintained at various police stations in Chennai. Of them, 36 persons, including 16 history-sheeters, were arrested and remanded in judicial custody.

The police are continuing their investigation into the current criminal activities of the remaining 186 persons, including 169 history-sheeters.

Mr. Amalraj warned that legal action would be taken against those involved in criminal activities or acts that threaten law and order.

A special drive to verify the antecedents and activities of “rowdies” was conducted on Tuesday in Avadi and Red Hills police districts under the Avadi Police Commissionerate.

During the operation, 339 “rowdies” were checked, of whom 48 were arrested. Another 258 were sent away after being warned, while bonds for good behaviour were obtained from 16 persons.

The special drive was conducted to prevent criminal activities and maintain law and order in the commissionerate, said Avadi City Police Commissioner T.Senthil Kumar.