Date:15/11/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/11/15/stories/2008111557970100.htm

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25 teams formed to nab accused involved in clash

Special Correspondent

— Photo: M. Vedhan

CHANGE OF GUARD: Chennai Police Commissioner K. Radhakrishnan (right), who took over charge from R. Sekar on Friday.

CHENNAI: K. Radhakrishnan, who took charge as the new Commissioner of Police here on Friday, formed 25 special teams to nab students involved in the Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College clash here.

Addressing a press conference, the 1983-batch IPS officer said the police would convene a meeting with teachers and students. Parrying questions on police “inaction” during the students’ clash, Mr. Radhakrishnan said since a commission of enquiry had been constituted, it would not be fair to comment on the incident. Asked if the police would enter the college premises in the event of any clash in future, he said a sensitisation programme would be conducted for police personnel to educate them on the dos and don’ts during such situations.

The police would enforce the law to put down rowdyism.

Mr. Radhakrishnan was earlier the Additional Director-General of Police (Civil Supplies CID). He was posted to Coimbatore as Commissioner immediately after the serial blasts. He served as the Inspector-General of Police (North Zone) and Joint Director of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption. A.K. Viswanathan took charge as Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) and will hold full additional charge as the Joint Commissioner of Police (North Zone).