Shankar Jiwal

Lok Sabha polls | 10,000 police personnel roped in from neighbouring States for election security in Tamil Nadu
Over 10,000 police personnel from neighboring states deployed for security during Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha elections.
The Hindu
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DGP issues guidelines to be followed during funeral processions
DGP Shankar Jiwal issues guidelines for safe funeral processions, emphasizing public safety and traffic regulations.
The Hindu
3 min read
Ayodhya temple live telecast case is an attempt to portray Tamil Nadu Govt as ‘anti-Hindu’, DGP’s response in Supreme Court
Ayodhya temple live telecast case is an attempt to portray Tamil Nadu Govt as ‘anti-Hindu’. TN DGP denies allegations of banning religious events, stating they were baseless and an attempt to defame the government
The Hindu
4 min read
Cyclone Michaung | Tamil Nadu Police rescued 1.16 lakh people stranded in flood waters, says DGP
Tamil Nadu police rescued 1,16,592 people stranded in flood waters after Cyclone Michaung struck Chennai & 3 northern districts. 18,000 police personnel trained in disaster management equipped with 175 boats. 3,034 SOS calls received & action monitored by senior police officers.
The Hindu
4 min read
Mansoor Ali Khan booked for remarks against Trisha
Actor Mansoor Ali Khan booked by Chennai police for derogatory remarks against Trisha Krishnan. NCW issued direction to TN police to register case. Khan made disrespectful remarks at event. Sections 354A & 509 of IPC invoked. Celebrities Kushboo, Lokesh Kanagaraj & Chinmayi condemned remarks.
The Hindu
2 min read
T.N. Raj Bhavan petrol bomb attack | Only a lone man attack, no attempt to barge in: DGP
TN police refute Raj Bhavan's claims of "miscreants carrying bombs" trying to "barge in"; CCTV footage of lone man hurling Molotov cocktail & April 2022 incident released to prove no security lapse. 253 police personnel on bandobust duty, dog squad, baggage scanner & security equipment provided. Charge sheet soon to…
The Hindu
4 min read
Police Commemoration Day Observed at T.N. Police Headquarters in Chennai
On Oct 21, Police Commemoration Day, DGP & HoPF Shankar Jiwal, senior police officers, defence heads & retired officers paid tributes to police personnel who died in line of duty. A gun salute & two-minute silence were observed. Jiwal recalled the 1959 incident & said they remember & express gratitude…
The Hindu
3 min read
Palaniswami questions DGP Jiwal over remarks on crime rate
Palaniswami questions DGP Jiwal over remarks on crime rate 
The Hindu
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T.N. DGP warns of action against those spreading fake news on Cauvery issue
TN DGP Shankar Jiwal warns of action against those spreading fake news of Tamils being attacked in Karnataka. Old photos/videos circulated as proof of attack false.
The Hindu
1 min read
Tamil Nadu police monitoring Internet calls to keep hardcore criminals at bay, says DGP
Shankar Jiwal, TN's new DGP, is focused on tech-driven policing to ensure effective and predictive policing. He is committed to using tech to improve the safety of citizens and reduce crime. He is also exploring ways to use AI and analytics to improve policing. (75)
The Hindu
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